County profile
Monona County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Monona County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Monona County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 132 personnel), #57 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 99 in Iowa
- 6.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Mapleton Fire Department
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monona County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blencoe Fire Department Blencoe · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Castana Fire Department Castana | volunteer | 16 |
| Jordan-Soldier Volunteer Fire Department Soldier · EMS | other | - |
| Mapleton Fire Department Mapleton | volunteer | 24 |
| Moorhead Fire Department / Moorhead Rescue Unit Moorhead · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Onawa Fire Department Onawa · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Ute Fire Department Ute | volunteer | 16 |
| Whiting Volunteer Fire Department Whiting · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
6.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 132 roster).
Largest book: Mapleton Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (24 of 132).
Photo-finish peer: Sumter County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Monona County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Monona County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Monona County, IA? ▼
Monona County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Monona County? ▼
Monona County has 132 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Iowa average.
Does Monona County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Monona 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 Monona County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.