County profile
Cass County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 8 HIFLD departments in Cass County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cass County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 8 departments; 217 personnel), #15 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #15 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Atlantic Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cass County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Volunteer Fire and Rescue Anita · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Atlantic Fire Department Atlantic | volunteer | 38 |
| City of Griswold Volunteer Fire and Rescue Griswold · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department Cumberland · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lewis Fire Department Lewis · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Marne City Fire Department Marne · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Massena Fire Department Massena · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Wiota Fire Department Wiota · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 217 roster).
Largest book: Atlantic Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (38 of 217).
Photo-finish peer: Fremont County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Cass County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 8 departments (100%) in Cass County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Cass County, IA? ▼
Cass County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cass County? ▼
Cass County has 217 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 35% above the Iowa average.
Does Cass County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Cass County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Cass County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.