County profile
Emmet County, IA 5 departments
78 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Emmet County · #86 of 99 in-state.
Emmet County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (78 personnel, 5 departments); #86 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #86 of 99 in Iowa
- 6.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Gruver Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Emmet County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville Fire Department Estherville · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Gruver Fire Department Dolliver | other | - |
| Gruver Fire Department Gruver | volunteer | 23 |
| Ringsted Fire Department Ringsted | volunteer | 14 |
| Wallingford Fire Department Wallingford · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (78 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
6.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 78 roster).
Largest book: Gruver Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (23 of 78).
Photo-finish peer: Green County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Emmet County? ▼
Emmet County has 78 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Emmet County, IA? ▼
Emmet County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #86 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Emmet County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Emmet County are volunteer.
Does Emmet County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Emmet 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 Emmet County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.