County profile
Jackson County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Jackson County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jackson County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 253 personnel), #12 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Springbrook Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fire Department Andrew · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department Baldwin · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue | other | - |
| LA Motte Fire and Rescue La Motte · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Maquoketa Fire Department Maquoketa · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Miles Volunteer Fire Department Miles · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Preston Fire Department Preston | volunteer | 40 |
| Sabula Volunteer Fire Department Sabula · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Springbrook Volunteer Fire Department Springbrook · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
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).
3.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 253 roster).
Largest book: Springbrook Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (48 of 253).
Photo-finish peer: Grant County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, IA? ▼
Jackson County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 253 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 40% above the Iowa average.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.