County profile
Knox County, IL 13 departments
430 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Knox County · #20 of 102 in-state.
Knox County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (430 personnel across 13 departments) - #20 of 102 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Knoxville Community Fire Protection District
- 4 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Knox County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Fire Protection District Abingdon | volunteer | 47 |
| Altona Fire Protection District Altona | volunteer | 25 |
| Altona-Oneida-Wataga Ambulance Service Oneida · EMS | other | - |
| East Galesburg Fire Department East Galesburg | volunteer | 13 |
| Elba-Salem Fire Protection District Yates City | volunteer | 22 |
| Galesburg Fire Department Galesburg · EMS | career | 50 |
| Henderson Township Fire Protection District Henderson | volunteer | 22 |
| Knoxville Community Fire Protection District Knoxville | volunteer | 73 |
| Maquon Fire Protection District Maquon · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Oneida-Wataga Fire Protection District Oneida | volunteer | 48 |
| Rio Fire Department Rio | volunteer | 18 |
| Victoria-Copley Fire Protection District Victoria | volunteer | 20 |
| Williamsfield Fire Protection District Williamsfield · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (430 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
4.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 430 roster).
Largest book: Knoxville Community Fire Protection District holds 17% of county personnel (73 of 430).
Photo-finish peer: Kent County, MD (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Knox County? ▼
Knox County has 430 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 43% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Knox County, IL? ▼
Knox County, IL has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Knox County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Knox County are volunteer.
Does Knox County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Knox 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 Knox County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.