County profile
Kendall County, IL 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Kendall County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kendall County, IL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 143 personnel); #50 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kendall County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol- Kendall Fire Protection District Yorkville · EMS | other | - |
| Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District Yorkville · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
| Lisbon-Seward Fire Protection District Yorkville | other | - |
| Little Rock Fox Fire Department Newark · EMS | other | - |
| Little Rock Fox Fire Department Plano · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Newark Fire Protection District Newark | volunteer | 46 |
| Oswego Fire Protection District Oswego · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
3.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 143 roster).
Largest book: Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District holds 40% of county personnel (57 of 143).
Photo-finish peer: Mower County, MN (+0 personnel).
Illinois volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,493
- Annual fires
- 72,000
- Volunteer %
- 55%
FAQ
Are Kendall County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kendall County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Kendall County, IL? ▼
Kendall County, IL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kendall County? ▼
Kendall County has 143 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 13% below the Illinois average.
Does Kendall County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Kendall County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Kendall County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.