County profile
Macoupin County, IL 18 departments
464 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Macoupin County · #17 of 102 in-state.
Macoupin County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (464 personnel across 18 departments) - #17 of 102 in-state; mix 0/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Bunker Hill Fire Protection District
- 1 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Macoupin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (464 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (72% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 464 roster).
Largest book: Bunker Hill Fire Protection District holds 24% of county personnel (112 of 464).
Photo-finish peer: Manatee County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Macoupin County? ▼
Macoupin County has 464 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 13% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Macoupin County, IL? ▼
Macoupin County, IL has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Macoupin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 18 departments (72%) in Macoupin County are volunteer.
Does Macoupin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.