County profile
Massac County, IL 5 departments
33 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Massac County · #101 of 102 in-state.
Massac County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (33 personnel, 5 departments); #101 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #101 of 102 in Illinois
- 6.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in Metropolis Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Massac County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brookport Fire Department Brookport · EMS | other | - |
| Joppa Fire Department Joppa | volunteer | 13 |
| Massac County Fire Protection District Metropolis | other | - |
| Massac County Fire Protection District Brookport | other | - |
| Metropolis Fire Department Metropolis | career | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (33 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
6.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 33 roster).
Largest book: Metropolis Fire Department holds 61% of county personnel (20 of 33).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Massac County? ▼
Massac County has 33 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 70% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Massac County, IL? ▼
Massac County, IL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #101 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Massac County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Massac County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Massac County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Massac 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 Massac County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.