County profile
Crawford County, IA 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Crawford County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Crawford County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 193 personnel), #23 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #23 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Denison Fire Department
- 9 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Crawford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak Fire Department Charter Oak · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Deloit Fire Department Deloit · EMS | other | - |
| Denison Fire Department Denison · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Dow City Arion Fire Department Dow City · EMS | other | - |
| Kiron Fire Department Incorporated Kiron · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Manilla Fire Department Manilla | volunteer | 30 |
| Ricketts Volunteer Fire Department Ricketts · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Schleswig Fire Department Schleswig · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Vail Volunteer Fire Department Vail · EMS | other | - |
| Westside Fire Department Westside · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
4.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 193 roster).
Largest book: Denison Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (43 of 193).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Crawford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Crawford County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Crawford County, IA? ▼
Crawford County, IA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Crawford County? ▼
Crawford County has 193 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Iowa average.
Does Crawford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Crawford 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 Crawford County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.