County profile
Putnam County, IL 7 departments
88 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Putnam County · #86 of 102 in-state.
Putnam County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (88 personnel, 7 departments); #86 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #86 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Granville Fire Protection District
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Putnam County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Granville Fire Protection District Granville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District - Hennepin Fire Department Hennepin | volunteer | 22 |
| Henry Fire Protection District Putnam | other | - |
| Magnolia Fire Department Magnolia | volunteer | 20 |
| McNabb Fire Protection District Mcnabb | other | - |
| Standard Fire Protection District Standard | volunteer | 21 |
| Tiskilwa Fire Protection District Putnam | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (88 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 88 roster).
Largest book: Granville Fire Protection District holds 28% of county personnel (25 of 88).
Photo-finish peer: Huerfano County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Putnam County? ▼
Putnam County has 88 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 43% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Putnam County, IL? ▼
Putnam County, IL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #86 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Putnam County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Putnam County are volunteer.
Does Putnam County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Putnam 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 Putnam County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.