County profile
Brown County, IL 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Brown County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Brown County, IL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 66 personnel), #92 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #92 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Brown County Fire Protection District
- 3 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Fire Protection District Mount Sterling | volunteer | 22 |
| Mount Sterling Fire Department Mount Sterling | volunteer | 22 |
| Versailles Fire Protection District Versailles | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 66 roster).
Largest book: Brown County Fire Protection District holds 33% of county personnel (22 of 66).
Photo-finish peer: Bradley County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
Illinois volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,493
- Annual fires
- 72,000
- Volunteer %
- 55%
FAQ
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Brown County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, IL? ▼
Brown County, IL has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #92 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 66 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 4% below the Illinois average.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Brown County from federal records.
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 Brown County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.