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
3,860
Avg Incidents / Year
42.3%
EMS Share
5.5%
Fire Share
23.4%
False Alarm Rate
-2.8%
5-Year Trend
8
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines Fire Dept | 18,310 | 4.4% | 43% | 24% | -2.4% |
| Decorah Fire Dept | 648 | 17.4% | 29.6% | 15.9% | +4% |
| Calmar Fire Dept | 104 | 35.6% | 27.9% | 2.9% | -84% |
| Ossian Fire Dept | 95 | 34.7% | 24.2% | 11.6% | -26.1% |
| Ridgeway Fire Dept | 75 | 52% | 37.3% | 0% | -5.3% |
| Frankville Fire Dept | 51 | 41.2% | 13.7% | 0% | +30% |
| Castalia Fire Dept | 16 | 37.5% | 37.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Fort Atkinson Fire Dept | 2 | 100% | 0% | 0% | — |
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