County profile
Hancock County, IA 7 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Hancock County · #91 of 99 in-state.
Hancock County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 7 departments); #91 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #91 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Britt Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hancock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Britt Fire Department Britt | volunteer | 24 |
| Corwith Volunteer Fire Department Corwith · EMS | other | - |
| Crystal Lake Volunteer Fire Department Crystal Lake | other | - |
| Garner City Volunteer Fire Department Garner · EMS | other | - |
| Goodell Fire Department Goodell · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Kanawha Fire Department Kanawha | volunteer | 20 |
| Woden Fire Department Woden | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Britt Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (24 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hancock County? ▼
Hancock County has 74 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 45% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Hancock County, IA? ▼
Hancock County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #91 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hancock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Hancock County are volunteer.
Does Hancock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Hancock 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 Hancock County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.