County profile
Tama County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Tama County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Tama County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 196 personnel), #21 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #21 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Toledo Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Services
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tama County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Fire Department Chelsea | volunteer | 18 |
| Clutier Fire Department Clutier · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Dysart Fire Department Dysart · EMS | other | - |
| Elberon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Elberon · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Garwin Fire Department Garwin | volunteer | 20 |
| Tama Fire Department Tama | volunteer | 38 |
| Toledo Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Services Toledo · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Traer Fire Department Traer | volunteer | 24 |
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).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 196 roster).
Largest book: Toledo Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Services holds 23% of county personnel (45 of 196).
Photo-finish peer: Pope County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Tama County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Tama County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Tama County, IA? ▼
Tama County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Tama County? ▼
Tama County has 196 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 25% above the Iowa average.
Does Tama County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Tama 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 Tama County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.