County profile
Mills County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Mills County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mills County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 146 personnel), #47 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Glenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mills County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Emerson · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Glenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Glenwood · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Hastings Fire and Rescue Hastings | other | - |
| Henderson Fire Department Henderson | volunteer | 20 |
| Malvern Fire Station Malvern | volunteer | 29 |
| Oak Township Fire Department Mineola Station Mineola · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Silver City Volunteer Fire Department Silver City | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 146 roster).
Largest book: Glenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department holds 25% of county personnel (37 of 146).
Photo-finish peer: Latah County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Mills County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Mills County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Mills County, IA? ▼
Mills County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mills County? ▼
Mills County has 146 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the Iowa average.
Does Mills County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Mills 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 Mills County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.