County profile
Kane County, IL 26 departments
963 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Kane County · #7 of 102 in-state.
Kane County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (963 personnel across 26 departments) - #7 of 102 in-state; mix 3/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Aurora Fire Department - Central Station
- 22 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kane County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (963 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (54% volunteer).
3.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 963 roster).
Largest book: Aurora Fire Department - Central Station holds 22% of county personnel (214 of 963).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, PA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kane County? ▼
Kane County has 963 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 61% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Kane County, IL? ▼
Kane County, IL has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kane County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 26 departments (54%) in Kane County are volunteer.
Does Kane County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in Kane 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 Kane County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.