County profile
Saline County, IL 5 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Saline County · #89 of 102 in-state.
Saline County, IL reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 5 departments); #89 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #89 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Carrier Mills Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Saline County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mills Fire Department Carrier Mills | volunteer | 25 |
| Eldorado Fire Department Eldorado | other | - |
| Galatia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Galatia · EMS | other | - |
| Harrisburg Fire Department Harrisburg | volunteer | 24 |
| Stonefort Fire and Rescue Stonefort · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Carrier Mills Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (25 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Saline County? ▼
Saline County has 74 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 35% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Saline County, IL? ▼
Saline County, IL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #89 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Saline County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Saline County are volunteer.
Does Saline County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Saline 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 Saline County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.