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)
Summary
3,647
Avg Incidents / Year
41.7%
EMS Share
5.8%
Fire Share
22.8%
False Alarm Rate
+57.5%
5-Year Trend
8
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines Fire Dept | 17,220 | 4.7% | 42.5% | 23.5% | +64.1% |
| Decorah Fire Dept | 660 | 17.1% | 28.6% | 13.6% | -14.9% |
| Calmar Fire Dept | 129 | 37.2% | 28.7% | 2.3% | -37.9% |
| Ossian Fire Dept | 93 | 32.3% | 30.1% | 10.8% | +13.3% |
| Ridgeway Fire Dept | 78 | 48.7% | 37.2% | 0% | -42.9% |
| Frankville Fire Dept | 41 | 39% | 17.1% | 0% | +300% |
| Castalia Fire Dept | 14 | 50% | 42.9% | 0% | -60% |
| Fort Atkinson Fire Dept | 2 | 100% | 0% | 0% | — |
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