County profile
St Clair County, IL 42 departments
985 HIFLD personnel across 42 departments in St Clair County · #6 of 102 in-state.
St Clair County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (985 personnel across 42 departments) - #6 of 102 in-state; mix 3/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Millstadt Fire Protection District
- 4 of 42 depts provide EMS
- 42 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Clair County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (985 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
4.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (46 stations / 985 roster).
Largest book: Millstadt Fire Protection District holds 6% of county personnel (62 of 985).
Photo-finish peer: Polk County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Clair County? ▼
St Clair County has 985 total fire department personnel across 42 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in St Clair County, IL? ▼
St Clair County, IL has 42 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Clair County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 42 departments (71%) in St Clair County are volunteer.
Does St Clair County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in St Clair 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 St Clair County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.