County profile
Franklin County, IA 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Franklin County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Franklin County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 89 personnel), #75 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #75 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Hampton Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Fire Department Alexander | volunteer | 12 |
| Coulter Volunteer Fire Department Coulter · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Hampton Fire Department Hampton | volunteer | 26 |
| Hansell Volunteer Fire Department Hansell | volunteer | 17 |
| Latimer- Rural Fire Department Latimer | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 89 roster).
Largest book: Hampton Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (26 of 89).
Photo-finish peer: Denali County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Franklin County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, IA? ▼
Franklin County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #75 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 89 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 10% below the Iowa average.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Franklin 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 Franklin County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.