County profile
Union County, IA 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Union County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Union County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 77 personnel), #89 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #89 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Afton Fire and Rescue
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Afton Fire and Rescue Afton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Creston Fire Department Creston · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Lorimor Emergency Medical Trained First Responders / Lorimor Fire Department Lorimor · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 77 roster).
Largest book: Afton Fire and Rescue holds 39% of county personnel (30 of 77).
Photo-finish peer: Richmond County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Union County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Union County, IA? ▼
Union County, IA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #89 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 77 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 30% above the Iowa average.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Union 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 Union County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.