County profile
Kankakee County, IL 16 departments
363 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Kankakee County · #22 of 102 in-state.
Kankakee County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (363 personnel across 16 departments) - #22 of 102 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Bradley Fire Department
- 12 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kankakee County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (363 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
3.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 363 roster).
Largest book: Bradley Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (47 of 363).
Photo-finish peer: Santa Rosa County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kankakee County? ▼
Kankakee County has 363 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Kankakee County, IL? ▼
Kankakee County, IL has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kankakee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 16 departments (69%) in Kankakee County are volunteer.
Does Kankakee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.