County profile
Louisa County, IA 6 departments
81 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Louisa County · #83 of 99 in-state.
Louisa County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (81 personnel, 6 departments); #83 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #83 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Columbus Benefited Fire District
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Louisa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Benefited Fire District Columbus Junction | volunteer | 30 |
| Grandview Fire Department Grandview · EMS | other | - |
| Letts Community Fire District Letts | volunteer | 21 |
| Morning Sun Fire Department Morning Sun | other | - |
| Oakville Fire Department Oakville · EMS | other | - |
| Wapello Volunteer Fire and Rescue Wapello · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (81 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 81 roster).
Largest book: Columbus Benefited Fire District holds 37% of county personnel (30 of 81).
Photo-finish peer: Phillips County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Louisa County? ▼
Louisa County has 81 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Louisa County, IA? ▼
Louisa County, IA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #83 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Louisa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Louisa County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Louisa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Louisa 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 Louisa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.