County profile
La Salle County, IL 24 departments
462 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in La Salle County · #15 of 102 in-state.
La Salle County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (462 personnel across 24 departments) - #15 of 102 in-state; mix 2/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Lostant Community Fire Protection District
- 9 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in La Salle County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (462 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
4.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 462 roster).
Largest book: Lostant Community Fire Protection District holds 10% of county personnel (44 of 462).
Photo-finish peer: Fort Bend County, TX (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve La Salle County? ▼
La Salle County has 462 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 17% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in La Salle County, IL? ▼
La Salle County, IL has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are La Salle County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 24 departments (63%) in La Salle County are volunteer.
Does La Salle County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in La Salle 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 La Salle County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.