County profile
Pulaski County, IL 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Pulaski County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pulaski County, IL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 109 personnel), #77 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #77 of 102 in Illinois
- 5.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Mound City Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pulaski County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Chain Volunteer Fire Department Grand Chain | volunteer | 13 |
| Karnak Volunteer Fire Department Karnak | volunteer | 15 |
| Mound City Fire Department Mound City | volunteer | 24 |
| Mounds Volunteer Fire Department Mounds | volunteer | 16 |
| Olmsted Volunteer Fire Department Olmsted · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Pulaski Fire Department Pulaski | other | - |
| Ullin Fire Department Ullin | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
5.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 109 roster).
Largest book: Mound City Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (24 of 109).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, AR (+0 personnel).
Illinois volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,493
- Annual fires
- 72,000
- Volunteer %
- 55%
FAQ
Are Pulaski County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Pulaski County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Pulaski County, IL? ▼
Pulaski County, IL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #77 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pulaski County? ▼
Pulaski County has 109 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 30% below the Illinois average.
Does Pulaski County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Pulaski County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Pulaski County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.