County profile
Rock County, NE 2 departments
15 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Rock County · #82 of 93 in-state.
Rock County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (15 personnel, 2 departments); #82 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #82 of 93 in Nebraska
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Newport Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett Volunteer Fire Department Bassett · EMS | other | - |
| Newport Volunteer Fire Department Newport · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (15 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 15 roster).
Largest book: Newport Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (15 of 15).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rock County? ▼
Rock County has 15 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 56% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Rock County, NE? ▼
Rock County, NE has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #82 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Rock County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Rock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Rock County provide EMS services.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Rock County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.