County profile
Iowa County, IA 4 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 4 HIFLD departments in Iowa County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Iowa County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 4 departments; 129 personnel), #59 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 43% of roster in Marengo Fire Department
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iowa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ladora Fire Department Ladora | volunteer | 24 |
| Marengo Fire Department Marengo | volunteer | 56 |
| North English Fire Department North English | volunteer | 24 |
| Williamsburg Fire Department Williamsburg · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 129 roster).
Largest book: Marengo Fire Department holds 43% of county personnel (56 of 129).
Photo-finish peer: Aleutians West County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Iowa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Iowa County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Iowa County, IA? ▼
Iowa County, IA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Iowa County? ▼
Iowa County has 129 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 60% above the Iowa average.
Does Iowa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Iowa 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 Iowa County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.