County profile
Lake County, IL 38 departments
1,482 HIFLD personnel across 38 departments in Lake County · #3 of 102 in-state.
Lake County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,482 personnel across 38 departments) - #3 of 102 in-state; mix 12/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Waukegan Fire Department
- 32 of 38 depts provide EMS
- 38 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,482 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (39% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (57 stations / 1,482 roster).
Largest book: Waukegan Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (117 of 1,482).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, NY (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 1,482 total fire department personnel across 38 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 70% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, IL? ▼
Lake County, IL has 38 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lake County has a mix: 12 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 42 departments in Lake 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 Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.