County profile
Madison County, IL 41 departments
1,214 HIFLD personnel across 41 departments in Madison County · #5 of 102 in-state.
Madison County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,214 personnel across 41 departments) - #5 of 102 in-state; mix 6/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Glen Carbon Fire Department
- 16 of 41 depts provide EMS
- 41 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,214 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (47 stations / 1,214 roster).
Largest book: Glen Carbon Fire Department holds 6% of county personnel (72 of 1,214).
Photo-finish peer: Sonoma County, CA (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 1,214 total fire department personnel across 41 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 30% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, IL? ▼
Madison County, IL has 41 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 41 departments (73%) in Madison County are volunteer.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.