County profile
Henry County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 7 HIFLD departments in Henry County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Henry County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 7 departments; 151 personnel), #45 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #45 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in New London City Fire Station
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Henry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Hillsboro · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Mount Union Fire Department Mount Union · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| New London City Fire Station New London · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Olds Fire Department Olds · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Salem Fire and Rescue Salem · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Wayland Volunteer Fire Department Wayland · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Winfield Fire and Rescue Winfield · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 151 roster).
Largest book: New London City Fire Station holds 20% of county personnel (30 of 151).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Henry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 7 departments (100%) in Henry County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Henry County, IA? ▼
Henry County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #45 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Henry County? ▼
Henry County has 151 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Iowa average.
Does Henry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Henry County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Henry County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.