County profile
Iron County, UT 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Iron County (Utah) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Iron County, UT is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 128 personnel), #10 of 29 in-state.
- Personnel rank #10 of 29 in Utah
- 7.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Cedar City Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 271 Utah departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iron County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beryl Fire Department Beryl Junction | volunteer | 15 |
| Brian Head Fire Department Brianhead · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Cedar City Fire Cedar City | other | - |
| Cedar City Fire Department Cedar City · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Hamblin Valley Fire and Rescue New Castle | other | - |
| Kanarraville Fire Department Kanarraville | volunteer | 6 |
| Newcastle Fire Department New Castle | volunteer | 16 |
| Paragonah Volunteer Fire Department Paragonah · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Parowan Fire Department Parowan · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
7.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 128 roster).
Largest book: Cedar City Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (46 of 128).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Iron County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Iron County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Iron County, UT? ▼
Iron County, UT has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 29 among Utah counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Iron County? ▼
Iron County has 128 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Utah average.
Does Iron County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Iron 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 Iron County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.