County profile
Jasper County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Jasper County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jasper County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 178 personnel), #33 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Colfax Fire Department
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jasper County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Fire Department Baxter · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Colfax Fire Department Colfax · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Kellogg Fire and Ambulance Department Kellogg · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Lynnville Fire Department Lynnville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Mingo Fire Department Mingo · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Monroe Fire Department Monroe · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Newton Fire Department Newton · EMS | career | 34 |
| Reasnor Fire and Ambulance Reasnor · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Sully Rural Fire and Ambulance Sully · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 178 roster).
Largest book: Colfax Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (35 of 178).
Photo-finish peer: Merced County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Jasper County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Jasper County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jasper County, IA? ▼
Jasper County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jasper County? ▼
Jasper County has 178 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 0% above the Iowa average.
Does Jasper County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Jasper 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 Jasper County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.