County profile
Lucas County, IA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lucas County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lucas County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 118 personnel), #63 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lucas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton Volunteer Fire Department Chariton · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Derby Volunteer Fire Department Derby | volunteer | 15 |
| Lucas Volunteer Fire Department Lucas · EMS | other | - |
| Russell Volunteer Fire Department Russell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Williamson Fire Department Williamson · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 118 roster).
Largest book: Chariton Volunteer Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (55 of 118).
Photo-finish peer: Cross County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Lucas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Lucas County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lucas County, IA? ▼
Lucas County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lucas County? ▼
Lucas County has 118 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the Iowa average.
Does Lucas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Lucas 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 Lucas County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.