County profile
Wright County, IA 7 departments
86 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Wright County · #77 of 99 in-state.
Wright County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (86 personnel, 7 departments); #77 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #77 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Dows Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wright County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belmond Fire Department Belmond | other | - |
| Clarion Fire Department Clarion | volunteer | 20 |
| Dows Fire Department Dows | volunteer | 26 |
| Eagle Grove Fire Department Eagle Grove | volunteer | 23 |
| Goldfield City Fire Department Goldfield | volunteer | 17 |
| Rowan Fire Department Rowan | other | - |
| Woolstock Community Fire Department Woolstock · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (86 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 86 roster).
Largest book: Dows Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (26 of 86).
Photo-finish peer: Allen County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wright County? ▼
Wright County has 86 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 40% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Wright County, IA? ▼
Wright County, IA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #77 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wright County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Wright County are volunteer.
Does Wright County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Wright County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Wright County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.