County profile
Ringgold County, IA 3 departments
34 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Ringgold County · #98 of 99 in-state.
Ringgold County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (34 personnel, 3 departments); #98 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #98 of 99 in Iowa
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 71% of roster in Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ringgold County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department Mount Ayr | volunteer | 24 |
| Tingley Fire Department Tingley | other | - |
| Union Township Fire Department Ellston | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (34 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 34 roster).
Largest book: Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department holds 71% of county personnel (24 of 34).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ringgold County? ▼
Ringgold County has 34 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 45% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Ringgold County, IA? ▼
Ringgold County, IA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #98 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ringgold County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Ringgold County are volunteer.
Does Ringgold County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Ringgold County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Ringgold County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.