County profile
Allamakee County, IA 6 departments
103 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Allamakee County · #67 of 99 in-state.
Allamakee County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (103 personnel, 6 departments); #67 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 99 in Iowa
- 2.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Postville Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Allamakee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry Volunteer Fire Department Harpers Ferry | other | - |
| Lansing Fire Station Lansing | volunteer | 30 |
| New Albin Volunteer Fire Department New Albin · EMS | other | - |
| Postville Fire Department Postville | volunteer | 40 |
| Waterville Fire Department Waterville | other | - |
| Waukon Fire Station Waukon | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (103 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
2.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 103 roster).
Largest book: Postville Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (40 of 103).
Photo-finish peer: Stark County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Allamakee County? ▼
Allamakee County has 103 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Allamakee County, IA? ▼
Allamakee County, IA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Allamakee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Allamakee County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Allamakee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Allamakee County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Allamakee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.