County profile
Cherokee County, IA 8 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 8 HIFLD departments in Cherokee County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cherokee County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 8 departments; 209 personnel), #18 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #18 of 99 in Iowa
- 3.83 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Cherokee Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cherokee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia Fire Department Aurelia · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Cherokee Fire Department Cherokee | volunteer | 53 |
| Cleghorn Fire Department Cleghorn · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Larrabee Fire Department Larrabee · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Marcus Fire Department and Ambulance Marcus · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Meriden Fire Department Meriden · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Quimby Fire Department Quimby · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Washta Fire Department Washta | volunteer | 22 |
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).
3.83 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 209 roster).
Largest book: Cherokee Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (53 of 209).
Photo-finish peer: Bullitt County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Cherokee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 8 departments (100%) in Cherokee County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Cherokee County, IA? ▼
Cherokee County, IA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cherokee County? ▼
Cherokee County has 209 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 30% above the Iowa average.
Does Cherokee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.