County profile
Decatur County, IA 7 departments
94 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Decatur County · #73 of 99 in-state.
Decatur County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (94 personnel, 7 departments); #73 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Lamoni Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Decatur County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Davis City Fire Department Davis City | other | - |
| Garden Grove Fire Department / Garden Grove Emergency Medical Services Garden Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Grand River Volunteer Fire Department Grand River | volunteer | 19 |
| Lamoni Fire Department Lamoni | volunteer | 23 |
| Leon Fire Department Leon · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Van Wert Fire Department Van Wert | volunteer | 12 |
| Weldon Fire Department Weldon · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (94 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Lamoni Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (23 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Decatur County? ▼
Decatur County has 94 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 35% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Decatur County, IA? ▼
Decatur County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Decatur County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Decatur County are volunteer.
Does Decatur County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Decatur 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 Decatur County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.