County profile
Champaign County, IL 27 departments
711 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Champaign County · #8 of 102 in-state.
Champaign County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (711 personnel across 27 departments) - #8 of 102 in-state; mix 2/21/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Champaign Fire Department
- 5 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Champaign County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (711 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 21 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 711 roster).
Largest book: Champaign Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (97 of 711).
Photo-finish peer: Fulton County, GA (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Champaign County? ▼
Champaign County has 711 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 13% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Champaign County, IL? ▼
Champaign County, IL has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 21 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Champaign County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 21 of 27 departments (78%) in Champaign County are volunteer.
Does Champaign County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Champaign 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 Champaign County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.