County profile
Sangamon County, IL 19 departments
604 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Sangamon County · #12 of 102 in-state.
Sangamon County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (604 personnel across 19 departments) - #12 of 102 in-state; mix 2/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Springfield Fire Department
- 5 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sangamon County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (604 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 604 roster).
Largest book: Springfield Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (226 of 604).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, MO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sangamon County? ▼
Sangamon County has 604 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Sangamon County, IL? ▼
Sangamon County, IL has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sangamon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 19 departments (68%) in Sangamon County are volunteer.
Does Sangamon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Sangamon 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 Sangamon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.