County profile
Linn County, IA 21 departments
558 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Linn County · #2 of 99 in-state.
Linn County, IA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (558 personnel across 21 departments) - #2 of 99 in-state; mix 3/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Cedar Rapids Fire Department - Central Station
- 13 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Linn County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alburnett-Otter Creek Fire Department Alburnett · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Cedar Rapids Fire Department Cedar Rapids · EMS | other | - |
| Cedar Rapids Fire Department - Central Station Cedar Rapids | career | 142 |
| Center Point Fire Department Center Point | volunteer | 25 |
| Central City Fire Department Central City | volunteer | 24 |
| Coggon Fire Department Coggon | volunteer | 23 |
| College-Ely-Putnam Fire Department Ely | volunteer | 25 |
| Eastern Iowa Police Fire and Safety Department Cedar Rapids · EMS | career | 13 |
| Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department Fairfax · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Hiawatha Fire Department Hiawatha · EMS | other | - |
| Lisbon Fire and Rescue Lisbon · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Marion Fire Department Marion · EMS | career | 60 |
| Monroe Township Fire Department Toddville · EMS | other | - |
| Mount Vernon Fire Department Mount Vernon | volunteer | 30 |
| Palo Fire Department Palo | other | - |
| Prairieburg Fire Department Prairieburg · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Robins Fire Department Robins · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Springville Fire Department Springville · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Troy Mills Volunteer Fire Department Troy Mills · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Walker Fire Department Walker · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| West Bertram Fire Department Cedar Rapids | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (558 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 558 roster).
Largest book: Cedar Rapids Fire Department - Central Station holds 25% of county personnel (142 of 558).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Linn County? ▼
Linn County has 558 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 35% above the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Linn County, IA? ▼
Linn County, IA has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Linn County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 21 departments (62%) in Linn County are volunteer.
Does Linn County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Linn County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Linn County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.