County profile
Marion County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Marion County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Marion County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 172 personnel), #34 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Pleasantville Emergency Services
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bussey Volunteer Fire Department Bussey · EMS | other | - |
| Clay Township Fire Rescue Tracy · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Columbia Fire Department Columbia · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Indiana Township Fire Department Knoxville · EMS | other | - |
| Knoxville Fire and Rescue Department Knoxville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Knoxville Township Rural Fire Department Knoxville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Melcher-Dallas Fire and Rescue Department Melcher Dallas · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Pella Fire Department Pella | volunteer | 26 |
| Pleasantville Emergency Services Pleasantville · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 172 roster).
Largest book: Pleasantville Emergency Services holds 26% of county personnel (45 of 172).
Photo-finish peer: Nassau County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Marion County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, IA? ▼
Marion County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 172 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Iowa average.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Marion County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Marion County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.