County profile
Bremer County, IA 5 departments
84 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Bremer County · #78 of 99 in-state.
Bremer County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (84 personnel, 5 departments); #78 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #78 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Waverly Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bremer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Fire Department Denver · EMS | other | - |
| Janesville Fire Rescue Janesville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sumner Fire Department Sumner | other | - |
| Tripoli Fire Department Tripoli · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Waverly Fire Department Waverly | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (84 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Waverly Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (34 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Ouray County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bremer County? ▼
Bremer County has 84 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Bremer County, IA? ▼
Bremer County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #78 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bremer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Bremer County are volunteer.
Does Bremer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Bremer 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 Bremer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.