County profile
Delaware County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Delaware County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Delaware County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 157 personnel), #41 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #41 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Earlville Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Delaware County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Fire Department Delhi · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Dundee Fire Department and First Responders Dundee · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Earlville Fire Department Earlville · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Greeley Fire Department and First Responders Greeley | volunteer | 21 |
| Hopkinton Fire Department Hopkinton | other | - |
| Manchester Fire Department and First Responders Manchester | volunteer | 32 |
| Masonville Fire Department and First Responders Masonville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Ryan Fire Department and First Responders Ryan | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 157 roster).
Largest book: Earlville Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (34 of 157).
Photo-finish peer: Ouachita County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Delaware County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Delaware County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Delaware County, IA? ▼
Delaware County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Delaware County? ▼
Delaware County has 157 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 0% above the Iowa average.
Does Delaware County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Delaware 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 Delaware County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.