County profile
Cass County, IL 5 departments
73 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Cass County · #90 of 102 in-state.
Cass County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (73 personnel, 5 departments); #90 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #90 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Beardstown Fire Department and Ambulance Service
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cass County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arenzville Volunteer Fire Department Arenzville | other | - |
| Ashland Volunteer Fire Department Ashland | volunteer | 24 |
| Beardstown Fire Department and Ambulance Service Beardstown · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Chandlerville Volunteer Fire Department Chandlerville | other | - |
| Virginia Volunteer Fire Department Virginia | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (73 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 73 roster).
Largest book: Beardstown Fire Department and Ambulance Service holds 34% of county personnel (25 of 73).
Photo-finish peer: Cook County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cass County? ▼
Cass County has 73 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 35% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Cass County, IL? ▼
Cass County, IL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #90 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cass County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Cass County are volunteer.
Does Cass County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Cass 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 Cass County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.