County profile
Black Hawk County, IA 7 departments
315 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Black Hawk County · #7 of 99 in-state.
Black Hawk County, IA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (315 personnel across 7 departments) - #7 of 99 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Waterloo Fire and Rescue
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Black Hawk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Fire Department Cedar Falls · EMS | career | 47 |
| Evansdale Fire Rescue Evansdale · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Gilbertville Volunteer Fire Department Gilbertville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hudson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hudson · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| LA Porte City Fire and Rescue La Porte City · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Raymond Volunteer Fire Department Raymond · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Waterloo Fire and Rescue Waterloo · EMS | career | 122 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (315 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 315 roster).
Largest book: Waterloo Fire and Rescue holds 39% of county personnel (122 of 315).
Photo-finish peer: Whiteside County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Black Hawk County? ▼
Black Hawk County has 315 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 45, which is 125% above the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Black Hawk County, IA? ▼
Black Hawk County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Black Hawk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Black Hawk County are volunteer.
Does Black Hawk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.