County profile
Pope County, IL 3 departments
37 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Pope County · #98 of 102 in-state.
Pope County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (37 personnel, 3 departments); #98 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #98 of 102 in Illinois
- 13.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 57% of roster in Golconda Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pope County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Golconda Volunteer Fire Department Golconda | volunteer | 21 |
| Rural Pope County Fire Protection District Golconda | volunteer | 16 |
| Rural Pope County Fire Protection District Eddyville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (37 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
13.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 37 roster).
Largest book: Golconda Volunteer Fire Department holds 57% of county personnel (21 of 37).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pope County? ▼
Pope County has 37 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 48% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Pope County, IL? ▼
Pope County, IL has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #98 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pope County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Pope County are volunteer.
Does Pope County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Pope County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Pope County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.