County profile
Washington County, IA 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Washington County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 188 personnel), #26 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #26 of 99 in Iowa
- 2.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Washington Fire Department
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Fire Rescue Ainsworth · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Brighton Volunteer Fire Department / Brighton First Responders Brighton · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Crawfordsville Fire Department / Crawfordsville First Responders Crawfordsville | other | - |
| Kalona Volunteer Fire Department Kalona | volunteer | 25 |
| Riverside Fire Department Riverside | other | - |
| Washington Fire Department Washington | volunteer | 72 |
| Wellman Volunteer Fire Department Wellman | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
2.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 188 roster).
Largest book: Washington Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (72 of 188).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, IA? ▼
Washington County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 188 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 35% above the Iowa average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Washington 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 Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.