County profile
Rock Island County, IL 21 departments
531 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Rock Island County · #14 of 102 in-state.
Rock Island County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (531 personnel across 21 departments) - #14 of 102 in-state; mix 3/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Moline Fire Department Central Station
- 5 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rock Island County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (531 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 531 roster).
Largest book: Moline Fire Department Central Station holds 17% of county personnel (91 of 531).
Photo-finish peer: St Clair County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rock Island County? ▼
Rock Island County has 531 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 9% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Rock Island County, IL? ▼
Rock Island County, IL has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rock Island County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 21 departments (57%) in Rock Island County are volunteer.
Does Rock Island County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Rock Island 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 Rock Island County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.