County profile
Winneshiek County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Winneshiek County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Winneshiek County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 185 personnel), #27 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #27 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Decorah Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Winneshiek County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Calmar Fire Department Calmar | volunteer | 22 |
| Castalia Fire Department Castalia | volunteer | 32 |
| Decorah Fire Department Decorah | volunteer | 35 |
| Fort Atkinson Fire Department Fort Atkinson | volunteer | 26 |
| Frankville Fire Department Postville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Ossian Fire Department and Ambulance Service Ossian · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department Ridgeway | volunteer | 22 |
| South Winneshiek Area First Responders - Fort Atkinson Fort Atkinson · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
3.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 185 roster).
Largest book: Decorah Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (35 of 185).
Photo-finish peer: Las Animas County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Winneshiek County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Winneshiek County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Winneshiek County, IA? ▼
Winneshiek County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Winneshiek County? ▼
Winneshiek County has 185 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 15% above the Iowa average.
Does Winneshiek County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.