County profile
Taylor County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Taylor County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Taylor County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 143 personnel), #52 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Bedford Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Taylor County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Fire Department Bedford | volunteer | 30 |
| Blockton Fire Department and Ambulance Service Blockton · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Clearfield Fire Department Clearfield · EMS | other | - |
| Gravity Fire Department Gravity · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Lenox Fire Department Lenox | volunteer | 26 |
| New Market Volunteer Fire Department New Market · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department Sharpsburg | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 143 roster).
Largest book: Bedford Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (30 of 143).
Photo-finish peer: Kodiak Island County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Taylor County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Taylor County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Taylor County, IA? ▼
Taylor County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Taylor County? ▼
Taylor County has 143 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 0% above the Iowa average.
Does Taylor County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Taylor 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 Taylor County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.