County profile
Ida County, IA 5 departments
68 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Ida County · #95 of 99 in-state.
Ida County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (68 personnel, 5 departments); #95 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #95 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Ida Grove City Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ida County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur First Responders Arthur · EMS | other | - |
| Battle Creek Community Ambulance Service Battle Creek · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Galva First Responders Galva · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Holstein Fire Department Holstein · EMS | other | - |
| Ida Grove City Fire Department Ida Grove | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (68 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: Ida Grove City Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (25 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: St Francis County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ida County? ▼
Ida County has 68 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Ida County, IA? ▼
Ida County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #95 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ida County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Ida County are volunteer.
Does Ida County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Ida 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 Ida County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.