County profile
Richland County, IL 5 departments
65 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Richland County · #93 of 102 in-state.
Richland County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (65 personnel, 5 departments); #93 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 102 in Illinois
- 7.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Olney Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont-Bonpas Fire Department Calhoun | other | - |
| Claremont-Bonpas Fire Protection District Claremont | volunteer | 13 |
| Noble Wakefield Fire Protection District Noble · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Noble-Wakefield Fire Protection District Wakefield Fire Station Wakefield · EMS | other | - |
| Olney Fire Department Olney | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (65 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
7.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 65 roster).
Largest book: Olney Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (33 of 65).
Photo-finish peer: Barrow County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Richland County? ▼
Richland County has 65 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 43% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Richland County, IL? ▼
Richland County, IL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Richland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Richland County are volunteer.
Does Richland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Richland 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 Richland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.