County profile
Iowa County, WI 11 departments
347 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Iowa County · #29 of 72 in-state.
Iowa County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (347 personnel across 11 departments) - #29 of 72 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #29 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Dodgeville Fire Department
- 7 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iowa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Volunteer Fire Department Arena | volunteer | 30 |
| Avoca and Rural Fire Department Avoca · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department Barneveld | volunteer | 49 |
| Cobb Volunteer Fire Department Cobb | volunteer | 34 |
| Dodgeville Fire Department Dodgeville · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Highland Volunteer Fire Department Highland · EMS | other | - |
| Hollandale Volunteer Fire Department Hollandale · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Linden Volunteer Fire Department Linden · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Mineral Point Fire Department Incorporated Mineral Point · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Rewey Fire Department and First Responders Rewey · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department Ridgeway | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (347 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
2.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 347 roster).
Largest book: Dodgeville Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (80 of 347).
Photo-finish peer: Beaufort County, NC (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Iowa County? ▼
Iowa County has 347 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 14% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Iowa County, WI? ▼
Iowa County, WI has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Iowa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Iowa County are volunteer.
Does Iowa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Iowa 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 Iowa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.