County profile
Buena Vista County, IA 6 departments
94 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Buena Vista County · #72 of 99 in-state.
Buena Vista County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (94 personnel, 6 departments); #72 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Storm Lake City Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buena Vista County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Fire and Rescue Alta · EMS | other | - |
| Newell Fire Department and Ambulance Service Newell · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Rembrandt Fire and Rescue Rembrandt · EMS | other | - |
| Sioux Rapids Fire Department Sioux Rapids | volunteer | 24 |
| Storm Lake City Fire Department Storm Lake | volunteer | 30 |
| Truesdale Fire Department Truesdale | volunteer | 13 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (94 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Storm Lake City Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (30 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Buena Vista County? ▼
Buena Vista County has 94 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Buena Vista County, IA? ▼
Buena Vista County, IA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Buena Vista County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Buena Vista County are volunteer.
Does Buena Vista County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.