County profile
Calhoun County, IL 4 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 4 HIFLD departments in Calhoun County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Calhoun County, IL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 4 departments; 130 personnel), #65 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in North Calhoun Fire Protection District
- 4 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calhoun County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin Fire Protection District Hardin | volunteer | 40 |
| North Calhoun Fire Protection District Kampsville | volunteer | 65 |
| Point Fire Protection District Brussels | volunteer | - |
| Richwood Volunteer Fire Protection District Batchtown | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 130 roster).
Largest book: North Calhoun Fire Protection District holds 50% of county personnel (65 of 130).
Photo-finish peer: Kauai County, HI (+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 Calhoun County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Calhoun County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Calhoun County, IL? ▼
Calhoun County, IL has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Calhoun County? ▼
Calhoun County has 130 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 43% above the Illinois average.
Does Calhoun County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Calhoun 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 Calhoun County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.