County profile
Poweshiek County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Poweshiek County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Poweshiek County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 170 personnel), #35 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Deep River Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Poweshiek County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Fire Department Brooklyn · EMS | other | - |
| Deep River Volunteer Fire Department Deep River · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Grinnell Fire Department Grinnell | volunteer | 29 |
| Hartwick Fire Department Hartwick | volunteer | 21 |
| Malcom Volunteer Fire Department Malcom · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Montezuma Fire Department Montezuma · EMS | other | - |
| Searsboro Community Fire Department Searsboro · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Victor Fire Department Victor · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 170 roster).
Largest book: Deep River Volunteer Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (50 of 170).
Photo-finish peer: Geneva County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Poweshiek County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Poweshiek County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Poweshiek County, IA? ▼
Poweshiek County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Poweshiek County? ▼
Poweshiek County has 170 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the Iowa average.
Does Poweshiek County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.