County profile
Pocahontas County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Pocahontas County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pocahontas County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 141 personnel), #53 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Pocahontas Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pocahontas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fonda Volunteer Fire Department Fonda | volunteer | 19 |
| Gilmore City Fire Department Gilmore · EMS | other | - |
| Havelock Fire Department Havelock | volunteer | 20 |
| Laurens Fire Department Laurens | volunteer | 20 |
| Palmer Fire Department Palmer · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Plover Fire Department Plover | volunteer | 18 |
| Pocahontas Fire Department Pocahontas | volunteer | 23 |
| Rolfe Fire Department Rolfe · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
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).
4.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 141 roster).
Largest book: Pocahontas Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (23 of 141).
Photo-finish peer: Fulton County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Pocahontas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Pocahontas County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Pocahontas County, IA? ▼
Pocahontas County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pocahontas County? ▼
Pocahontas County has 141 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 10% below the Iowa average.
Does Pocahontas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.