Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). 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 (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
4,492
Avg Incidents / Year
71.6%
EMS Share
5%
Fire Share
3.8%
False Alarm Rate
+20.9%
5-Year Trend
6
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Fire Dept | 19,680 | 3.5% | 73% | 4.1% | +14.7% |
| Wapello County Rural Fire Dept | 1,733 | 15.2% | 59.8% | 2.1% | +43.6% |
| Eldon Fire Dept | 534 | 14.8% | 70% | 1.5% | +43.7% |
| Blakesburg Fire Dept | 378 | 14.8% | 61.6% | 1.6% | +29.9% |
| Eddyville Fire Dept | 109 | 37.6% | 40.4% | 7.3% | — |
| Agency Fire Dept | 25 | 0% | 84% | 0% | — |
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