County profile
Cocke County, TN 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Cocke County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cocke County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 221 personnel), #33 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Centerview Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cocke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Centerview Volunteer Fire Department Newport | volunteer | 32 |
| Cocke County Fire Department Newport | career | 32 |
| Cosby Volunteer Fire Department Cosby | volunteer | 28 |
| Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department Del Rio | volunteer | 30 |
| Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department Parrottsville | volunteer | 27 |
| Newport Fire Department Newport | career | 25 |
| Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department Parrottsville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 221 roster).
Largest book: Centerview Volunteer Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (32 of 221).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, AL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Cocke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Cocke County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Cocke County, TN? ▼
Cocke County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cocke County? ▼
Cocke County has 221 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 17% above the Tennessee average.
Does Cocke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Cocke 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 Cocke County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.