County profile
Winnebago County, IA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Winnebago County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Winnebago County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 101 personnel), #69 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #69 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Lake Mills Fire Department
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Winnebago County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Center Fire Department Buffalo Center | volunteer | 20 |
| Forest City Fire Department Forest City | volunteer | 22 |
| Lake Mills Fire Department Lake Mills | volunteer | 24 |
| Rake Fire Department Rake | volunteer | 17 |
| Thompson Fire Department Thompson | career | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Lake Mills Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (24 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Winnebago County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Winnebago County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Winnebago County, IA? ▼
Winnebago County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #69 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Winnebago County? ▼
Winnebago County has 101 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 0% above the Iowa average.
Does Winnebago County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Winnebago County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Winnebago County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.