County profile
Henderson County, IL 7 departments
33 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Henderson County · #100 of 102 in-state.
Henderson County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (33 personnel, 7 departments); #100 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #100 of 102 in Illinois
- 6.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Media - Stronghurst - Terre Haute Fire Protection District
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Henderson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Biggsville Fire Protection District Biggsville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District - Lomax Station Lomax | other | - |
| Gladstone Fire Protection District - Gulfport Gladstone | other | - |
| Media - Stronghurst - Terre Haute Fire Protection District Stronghurst · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Media - Stronghurst - Terre Haute Fire Protection District Media | other | - |
| Oquawka Fire Department Oquawka | other | - |
| Raritan Fire Protection District Raritan | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (33 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
6.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 33 roster).
Largest book: Media - Stronghurst - Terre Haute Fire Protection District holds 100% of county personnel (33 of 33).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Henderson County? ▼
Henderson County has 33 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 78% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Henderson County, IL? ▼
Henderson County, IL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #100 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Henderson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Henderson County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Henderson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Henderson 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 Henderson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.