County profile
Peoria County, IL 24 departments
677 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Peoria County · #9 of 102 in-state.
Peoria County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (677 personnel across 24 departments) - #9 of 102 in-state; mix 3/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 102 in Illinois
- 5.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Peoria Fire Department Fire Central
- 9 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Peoria County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (677 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 677 roster).
Largest book: Peoria Fire Department Fire Central holds 31% of county personnel (211 of 677).
Photo-finish peer: Hampshire County, MA (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Peoria County? ▼
Peoria County has 677 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 22% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Peoria County, IL? ▼
Peoria County, IL has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Peoria County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Peoria County has a mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Peoria County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Peoria 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 Peoria County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.