County profile
Johnson County, IA 10 departments
271 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Johnson County · #8 of 99 in-state.
Johnson County, IA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (271 personnel across 10 departments) - #8 of 99 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Iowa City Fire and Rescue Department
- 10 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Johnson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Coralville Fire Department Coralville · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Hills Fire Department Hills · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Iowa City Fire and Rescue Department Iowa City · EMS | career | 57 |
| Iowa City Fire Department Iowa City · EMS | other | - |
| Jefferson Monroe Fire Department Swisher · EMS | other | - |
| Lone Tree Volunteer Fire and Rescue/Volunteer First Responders Lone Tree · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department North Liberty · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Oxford Fire Department / Oxford First Responders Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Solon Volunteer Fire Department Solon · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Tiffin Fire Department / Tiffin First Responders Tiffin · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (271 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 271 roster).
Largest book: Iowa City Fire and Rescue Department holds 21% of county personnel (57 of 271).
Photo-finish peer: Crow Wing County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Johnson County? ▼
Johnson County has 271 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 35% above the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Johnson County, IA? ▼
Johnson County, IA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Johnson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Johnson County are volunteer.
Does Johnson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Johnson 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 Johnson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.