Volunteer

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lamoni, IA · Decatur County

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Lamoni, IA (Decatur County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

23
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
EMS service
+15%
above IA avg personnel
(20/dept)
41th
percentile by size
of 590 IA depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
$956K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lamoni, IA
FDID
27004

FEMA Grant History

$956K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2011 EMW-2011-FO-0635 $956,111

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Iowa average

How LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Iowa. It is larger than 41% of the 590 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 15% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
39
IA departments
810

What This Data Tells You About LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Lamoni, within Decatur County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Iowa has 810 registered fire departments and 16,337 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 15% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 22,700 fires, 39 fire deaths, and 70% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $956,111 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the Iowa average of 20 per department.

Does LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT?

LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Decatur County, IA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, LAMONI FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $956,111 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2011.

How many fire departments are in Iowa?

Iowa has 810 fire departments with 16,337 total personnel. 70% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.