County profile
Lyon County, IA 7 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Lyon County · #92 of 99 in-state.
Lyon County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 7 departments); #92 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #92 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Inwood Fire and Rescue
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lyon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alvord Fire Department Alvord · EMS | other | - |
| Doon Fire and Emergency Medical Services Doon · EMS | other | - |
| George Fire Department George | other | - |
| Inwood Fire and Rescue Inwood · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Lester Fire and Rescue Squad Lester · EMS | other | - |
| Little Rock Fire and Rescue Services Little Rock · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Rock Rapids Fire Department Rock Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Inwood Fire and Rescue holds 34% of county personnel (25 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lyon County? ▼
Lyon County has 74 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 45% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Lyon County, IA? ▼
Lyon County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #92 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lyon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lyon County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lyon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Lyon 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 Lyon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.