County profile
Guthrie County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Guthrie County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Guthrie County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 152 personnel), #44 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #44 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Panora Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Guthrie County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bagley Volunteer Fire Department Bagley · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Bayard Fire Department and Ambulance Service Bayard · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Casey Fire Department Casey | volunteer | 22 |
| Guthrie Center Fire Station Guthrie Center · EMS | other | - |
| Jamaica Fire Department Responders Jamaica · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Menlo Fire and Rescue Menlo · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Panora Volunteer Fire Department Panora | volunteer | 30 |
| Stuart Fire and Rescue Department Stuart · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Yale First Responders and Volunteer Fire Department Yale · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
5.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 152 roster).
Largest book: Panora Volunteer Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (30 of 152).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Guthrie County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Guthrie County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Guthrie County, IA? ▼
Guthrie County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Guthrie County? ▼
Guthrie County has 152 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Iowa average.
Does Guthrie County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Guthrie 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 Guthrie County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.