County profile
Van Buren County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Van Buren County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Van Buren County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 130 personnel), #58 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Farmington Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Van Buren County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bonaparte Fire Department Bonaparte · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Cantril Volunteer Fire Department Cantril | volunteer | 21 |
| Douds Fire Department Douds | volunteer | 16 |
| Farmington Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Farmington · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Keosauqua Fire Department Keosauqua | volunteer | 28 |
| Milton Community Fire Department Milton | other | - |
| Stockport Fire Department Stockport | volunteer | 20 |
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).
4.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 130 roster).
Largest book: Farmington Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services holds 24% of county personnel (31 of 130).
Photo-finish peer: Kauai County, HI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Van Buren County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Van Buren County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Van Buren County, IA? ▼
Van Buren County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Van Buren County? ▼
Van Buren County has 130 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Iowa average.
Does Van Buren County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.