County profile
Dickinson County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Dickinson County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dickinson County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 140 personnel), #54 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Lake Park Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dickinson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Park Fire and Rescue Arnolds Park · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire and Rescue Okoboji · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Park Fire Department Lake Park | volunteer | 42 |
| Milford Fire Department Milford · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Spirit Lake Community Fire Department Spirit Lake | volunteer | 28 |
| Superior Fire Department Superior · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Terril First Responders / Terril Fire Department Terril · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
4.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 140 roster).
Largest book: Lake Park Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (42 of 140).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Dickinson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Dickinson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Dickinson County, IA? ▼
Dickinson County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dickinson County? ▼
Dickinson County has 140 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 0% above the Iowa average.
Does Dickinson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Dickinson County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Dickinson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.