Des Moines, IA

County incident profile · 2020–2024

29,363
5-Year Incidents
6
Departments
38,895
Population
151
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.

Incident Composition (2020–2024)

EMS / Rescue
21,822 (74.3%)
Good Intent
2,458 (8.4%)
Service Calls
2,431 (8.3%)
False Alarms
1,114 (3.8%)
Fire
818 (2.8%)

Summary

5,873
Avg Incidents / Year
74.3%
EMS Share
2.8%
Fire Share
3.8%
False Alarm Rate
+9.5%
5-Year Trend
6
Departments
Showing 6 of 6
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Burlington Fire Dept 28,061 2.2% 76.7% 2.9% +14.6%
Ia Army Ammunition Plant Fire Dept 618 2.1% 23.1% 39.6% -53.5%
Mediapolis Fire Dept 449 28.5% 25.4% 8.2% -13.1%
Danville Fire Dept 148 29.1% 2% 14.2% -40%
Yarmouth Fire Dept 87 32.2% 55.2% 1.1% +78.6%
West Burlington Fire Dept 0 0% 0% 0%
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