County profile
Jefferson County, IA 5 departments
80 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Jefferson County · #84 of 99 in-state.
Jefferson County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (80 personnel, 5 departments); #84 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #84 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Lockridge Fire and Rescue
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia City Fire Department Batavia | volunteer | 19 |
| Fairfield Fire Department Fairfield | volunteer | 18 |
| Libertyville Fire and Rescue Libertyville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Lockridge Fire and Rescue Lockridge · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Packwood Fire and Rescue Incorporated Packwood · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (80 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 80 roster).
Largest book: Lockridge Fire and Rescue holds 30% of county personnel (24 of 80).
Photo-finish peer: Grant County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 80 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, IA? ▼
Jefferson County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #84 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.