County profile
Warren County, IA 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Warren County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Warren County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 238 personnel), #14 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #14 of 99 in Iowa
- 2.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Norwalk Fire Department
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Warren County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle City Fire Department Carlisle · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Hartford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Indianola Fire Department Indianola · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Lacona Fire and Rescue Lacona · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Martensdale Fire and Rescue Department Martensdale · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Milo Fire and Emergency Medical Services Milo · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Norwalk Fire Department Norwalk · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Saint Marys Fire Department Saint Marys · EMS | other | - |
| Virginia Township Fire and Rescue Department New Virginia · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
2.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 238 roster).
Largest book: Norwalk Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (47 of 238).
Photo-finish peer: Conecuh County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Warren County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Warren County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Warren County, IA? ▼
Warren County, IA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Warren County? ▼
Warren County has 238 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 30% above the Iowa average.
Does Warren County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Warren County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Warren County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.