County profile
Butler County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Butler County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Butler County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 201 personnel), #20 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Clarksville Fire Department
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butler County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Emergency Service Building Allison · EMS | other | - |
| Aplington Volunteer Fire Department Aplington · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Aredale Fire Department Aredale | volunteer | 25 |
| Bristow Fire Department Bristow | other | - |
| Clarksville Fire Department Clarksville | volunteer | 46 |
| Greene Fire Department Greene | volunteer | 22 |
| New Hartford Fire Department New Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Parkersburg Fire Department Parkersburg | volunteer | 35 |
| Shell Rock Fire Station Shell Rock | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
3.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 201 roster).
Largest book: Clarksville Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (46 of 201).
Photo-finish peer: Dallas County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Butler County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Butler County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Butler County, IA? ▼
Butler County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Butler County? ▼
Butler County has 201 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Iowa average.
Does Butler County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Butler 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 Butler County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.