County profile
Mchenry County, IL 19 departments
664 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Mchenry County · #10 of 102 in-state.
Mchenry County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (664 personnel across 19 departments) - #10 of 102 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in McHenry Township Fire Protection District
- 17 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mchenry County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (664 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (53% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 664 roster).
Largest book: McHenry Township Fire Protection District holds 22% of county personnel (148 of 664).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, PA (+4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mchenry County? ▼
Mchenry County has 664 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 52% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Mchenry County, IL? ▼
Mchenry County, IL has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mchenry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 19 departments (53%) in Mchenry County are volunteer.
Does Mchenry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Mchenry 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 Mchenry County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.