County profile
Plymouth County, IA 7 departments
101 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Plymouth County · #68 of 99 in-state.
Plymouth County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (101 personnel, 7 departments); #68 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #68 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Le Mars Fire Rescue Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Plymouth County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Volunteer Fire Department Akron · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Hinton Fire Department Hinton | other | - |
| Kingsley Fire Department Kingsley · EMS | other | - |
| Le Mars Fire Rescue Department Le Mars · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Merrill Fire Department Merrill · EMS | other | - |
| Oyens Volunteer Fire and Rescue Oyens · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Remsen Fire Department Remsen | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (101 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Le Mars Fire Rescue Department holds 30% of county personnel (30 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Plymouth County? ▼
Plymouth County has 101 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Plymouth County, IA? ▼
Plymouth County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #68 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Plymouth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Plymouth County are volunteer.
Does Plymouth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Plymouth County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Plymouth County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.