County profile
Dubuque County, IA 13 departments
434 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Dubuque County · #4 of 99 in-state.
Dubuque County, IA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (434 personnel across 13 departments) - #4 of 99 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Dubuque Fire Department
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dubuque County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Community Fire Department Dubuque · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Bernard Fire Department Bernard · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Cascade Fire Department Cascade | volunteer | 25 |
| Centralia Peosta Emergency Services Centralia · EMS | other | - |
| Centralia Peosta Emergency Services Peosta · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Dubuque Fire Department Dubuque · EMS | career | 90 |
| Dyersville Fire Department Dyersville | volunteer | 40 |
| Farley Volunteer Fire Department Farley · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Holy Cross Volunteer Fire Department Holy Cross · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Key West Community Fire Department Dubuque · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| New Vienna Luxemburg Fire Department New Vienna · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sherrill Emergency Services Sherrill · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Worthington Community Fire Department Worthington · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (434 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
3.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 434 roster).
Largest book: Dubuque Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (90 of 434).
Photo-finish peer: Potter County, PA (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dubuque County? ▼
Dubuque County has 434 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 65% above the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Dubuque County, IA? ▼
Dubuque County, IA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dubuque County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Dubuque County are volunteer.
Does Dubuque County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.