County profile
Clarke County, IA 3 departments
45 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Clarke County · #96 of 99 in-state.
Clarke County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (45 personnel, 3 departments); #96 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #96 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Osceola Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clarke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Fire Department Murray · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Osceola Volunteer Fire Department Osceola · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Woodburn Fire Rescue Department Woodburn · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (45 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 45 roster).
Largest book: Osceola Volunteer Fire Department holds 58% of county personnel (26 of 45).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Clarke County? ▼
Clarke County has 45 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Clarke County, IA? ▼
Clarke County, IA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #96 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Clarke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Clarke County are volunteer.
Does Clarke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Clarke 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 Clarke County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.