County profile
Appanoose County, IA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Appanoose County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Appanoose County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 139 personnel), #55 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 43% of roster in Moravia Community Fire and Rescue
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Appanoose County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville Fire Department Centerville | volunteer | 30 |
| Cincinnati Volunteer Fire Department Cincinnati | volunteer | 22 |
| Moravia Community Fire and Rescue Moravia · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Moulton Fire Department Moulton | other | - |
| Mystic Fire Department Mystic | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 139 roster).
Largest book: Moravia Community Fire and Rescue holds 43% of county personnel (60 of 139).
Photo-finish peer: Koochiching County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Appanoose County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Appanoose County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Appanoose County, IA? ▼
Appanoose County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Appanoose County? ▼
Appanoose County has 139 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 40% above the Iowa average.
Does Appanoose County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Appanoose County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Appanoose County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.