County profile
Bureau County, IL 20 departments
456 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Bureau County · #18 of 102 in-state.
Bureau County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (456 personnel across 20 departments) - #18 of 102 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Ohio Fire Protection District
- 5 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bureau County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (456 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 456 roster).
Largest book: Ohio Fire Protection District holds 8% of county personnel (37 of 456).
Photo-finish peer: Escambia County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bureau County? ▼
Bureau County has 456 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Bureau County, IL? ▼
Bureau County, IL has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bureau County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 20 departments (80%) in Bureau County are volunteer.
Does Bureau County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Bureau 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 Bureau County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.