County profile
Monroe County, IA 2 departments
12 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Monroe County · #99 of 99 in-state.
Monroe County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (12 personnel, 2 departments); #99 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #99 of 99 in Iowa
- 8.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Melrose Fire Department
- 2 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albia Fire Department Albia | other | - |
| Melrose Fire Department Melrose | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (12 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
8.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 12 roster).
Largest book: Melrose Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (12 of 12).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 12 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 70% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, IA? ▼
Monroe County, IA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #99 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Monroe County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Monroe County from federal records.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.