County profile
Chickasaw County, IA 6 departments
90 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Chickasaw County · #74 of 99 in-state.
Chickasaw County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (90 personnel, 6 departments); #74 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #74 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in New Hampton Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chickasaw County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Fire Department Alta Vista | volunteer | 17 |
| Fredericksburg Fire Department Fredericksburg | volunteer | 24 |
| Ionia First Responders Ionia · EMS | other | - |
| Nashua Fire and Rescue Department Nashua | volunteer | 24 |
| New Hampton Fire Department New Hampton | volunteer | 25 |
| North Washington Fire Department North Washington | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (90 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 90 roster).
Largest book: New Hampton Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (25 of 90).
Photo-finish peer: Greenlee County, AZ (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chickasaw County? ▼
Chickasaw County has 90 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Chickasaw County, IA? ▼
Chickasaw County, IA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #74 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chickasaw County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Chickasaw County are volunteer.
Does Chickasaw County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.