County profile
Obrien County, IA 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Obrien County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Obrien County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 129 personnel), #60 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #60 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Hartley Emergency Fire and Ambulance Response Team
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Obrien County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Volunteer Fire Department Archer | volunteer | 18 |
| Calumet Volunteer Fire Department Calumet · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Hartley Emergency Fire and Ambulance Response Team Hartley · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Paullina Fire and Ambulance Service Paullina · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Sheldon Community Ambulance Team Sheldon · EMS | other | - |
| Sutherland Fire Rescue and Ambulance Sutherland · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 129 roster).
Largest book: Hartley Emergency Fire and Ambulance Response Team holds 40% of county personnel (52 of 129).
Photo-finish peer: Aleutians West County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Obrien County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Obrien County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Obrien County, IA? ▼
Obrien County, IA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #60 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Obrien County? ▼
Obrien County has 129 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Iowa average.
Does Obrien County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Obrien 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 Obrien County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.