County profile
Clayton County, IA 10 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 10 HIFLD departments in Clayton County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clayton County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 10 departments; 219 personnel), #13 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #13 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Garnavillo Fire Department
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clayton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Fire Department Edgewood | volunteer | 26 |
| Elkader Fire Department Elkader | volunteer | 26 |
| Farmersburg Fire Department Farmersburg · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Garber Fire Department Garber · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Garnavillo Fire Department Garnavillo · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Guttenberg Fire Department Guttenberg | volunteer | 25 |
| Luana Volunteer Fire Department Luana · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Monona Fire Department Monona | volunteer | 25 |
| Saint Olaf Fire Department Saint Olaf · EMS | other | - |
| Strawberry Point Fire Department Strawberry Point | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 219 roster).
Largest book: Garnavillo Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (39 of 219).
Photo-finish peer: Nacogdoches County, TX (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Clayton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 10 departments (80%) in Clayton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Clayton County, IA? ▼
Clayton County, IA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clayton County? ▼
Clayton County has 219 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Iowa average.
Does Clayton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Clayton 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 Clayton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.