County profile
Dekalb County, IL 14 departments
445 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Dekalb County · #19 of 102 in-state.
Dekalb County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (445 personnel across 14 departments) - #19 of 102 in-state; mix 2/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District
- 12 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dekalb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland Fire Department Cortland | volunteer | 26 |
| Dekalb Fire Department De Kalb · EMS | career | 54 |
| Dekalb Fire Department Dekalb · EMS | other | - |
| Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District Genoa | volunteer | 59 |
| Hinckley Fire Protection District Hinckley · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Kirkland Fire Protection District Kirkland · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Lee Rural Fire Protection District Lee · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Malta Fire Protection District Malta · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Maple Park and Countryside Fire Protection District Maple Park · EMS | other | - |
| Sandwich Community Fire Protection District Sandwich · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Shabbona Community Ambulance / Shabbona Fire Department Shabbona · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Somonauk Community Fire Protection District Somonauk · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Sycamore Fire Department Sycamore · EMS | career | 42 |
| Waterman Fire Protection District Waterman · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (445 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 445 roster).
Largest book: Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District holds 13% of county personnel (59 of 445).
Photo-finish peer: Allegan County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dekalb County? ▼
Dekalb County has 445 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Dekalb County, IL? ▼
Dekalb County, IL has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dekalb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 14 departments (71%) in Dekalb County are volunteer.
Does Dekalb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Dekalb 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 Dekalb County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.