County profile
Buchanan County, IA 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Buchanan County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Buchanan County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 161 personnel), #37 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Fairbank Fire Department
- 8 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buchanan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Aurora · EMS | other | - |
| Fairbank Fire Department Fairbank · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Hazleton First Responders Hazleton · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Independence Fire Department Independence | volunteer | 26 |
| Jesup Fire Department Jesup | volunteer | 33 |
| Lamont Fire Department Lamont · EMS | other | - |
| Quasqueton Emergency Services Quasqueton · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Rowley Fire Department Rowley · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Stanley Fire and Rescue Stanley · EMS | other | - |
| Winthrop Fire Department Winthrop · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 161 roster).
Largest book: Fairbank Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (40 of 161).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Buchanan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Buchanan County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Buchanan County, IA? ▼
Buchanan County, IA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Buchanan County? ▼
Buchanan County has 161 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the Iowa average.
Does Buchanan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.