County profile
Cerro Gordo County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Cerro Gordo County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cerro Gordo County, IA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 123 personnel); #61 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #61 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Mason City Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cerro Gordo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Fire Department Clear Lake · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Mason City Fire Department Mason City · EMS | career | 45 |
| Mason City Municipal Airport Fire Department Clear Lake | other | - |
| Meservey Fire and Rescue Meservey · EMS | other | - |
| Plymouth Fire Department Plymouth | other | - |
| Rockwell Fire Department Rockwell | other | - |
| Swaledale Fire Department Swaledale | volunteer | 18 |
| Ventura Protective Association Ventura · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 123 roster).
Largest book: Mason City Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (45 of 123).
Photo-finish peer: Delta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Cerro Gordo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cerro Gordo County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Cerro Gordo County, IA? ▼
Cerro Gordo County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cerro Gordo County? ▼
Cerro Gordo County has 123 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the Iowa average.
Does Cerro Gordo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Cerro Gordo County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Cerro Gordo County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.