County profile
Muscatine County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Muscatine County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Muscatine County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 208 personnel), #19 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #19 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Atalissa Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Muscatine County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Atalissa Volunteer Fire Department Atalissa · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Conesville Volunteer Fire Department Conesville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department Fruitland · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Montpelier Township Volunteer Fire Department Muscatine · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Muscatine Fire Department Muscatine · EMS | career | 38 |
| Nichols Fire Department Nichols · EMS | other | - |
| West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department West Liberty · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Wilton Fire Department Wilton | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 208 roster).
Largest book: Atalissa Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (40 of 208).
Photo-finish peer: Mecosta County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Muscatine County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Muscatine County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Muscatine County, IA? ▼
Muscatine County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Muscatine County? ▼
Muscatine County has 208 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 30% above the Iowa average.
Does Muscatine County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.