County profile
Mclean County, IL 26 departments
559 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Mclean County · #13 of 102 in-state.
Mclean County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (559 personnel across 26 departments) - #13 of 102 in-state; mix 2/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Bloomington Fire Department and Ambulance
- 9 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mclean County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (559 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
4.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 559 roster).
Largest book: Bloomington Fire Department and Ambulance holds 17% of county personnel (96 of 559).
Photo-finish peer: Ingham County, MI (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mclean County? ▼
Mclean County has 559 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 4% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Mclean County, IL? ▼
Mclean County, IL has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mclean County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 26 departments (58%) in Mclean County are volunteer.
Does Mclean County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Mclean 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 Mclean County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.