County profile
Des Moines County, IA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Des Moines County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Des Moines County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 159 personnel), #38 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Burlington Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Des Moines County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Fire Department Burlington · EMS | career | 47 |
| Danville Fire Department Danville · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Mediapolis City Fire Department Mediapolis | volunteer | 20 |
| West Burlington Volunteer Fire Department West Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Yarmouth Fire Department Yarmouth | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 159 roster).
Largest book: Burlington Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (47 of 159).
Photo-finish peer: Ashley County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Des Moines County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Des Moines County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Des Moines County, IA? ▼
Des Moines County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Des Moines County? ▼
Des Moines County has 159 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 60% above the Iowa average.
Does Des Moines County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Des Moines 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 Des Moines County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.