County profile
Scott County, IL 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Scott County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Scott County, IL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 68 personnel), #91 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #91 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in North Scott Fire Protection District
- 3 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Scott County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Manchester | volunteer | 14 |
| North Scott Fire Protection District Bluffs | volunteer | 34 |
| Winchester Volunteer Fire Department Winchester | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: North Scott Fire Protection District holds 50% of county personnel (34 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: St Francis County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
Illinois volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,493
- Annual fires
- 72,000
- Volunteer %
- 55%
FAQ
Are Scott County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Scott County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Scott County, IL? ▼
Scott County, IL has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #91 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Scott County? ▼
Scott County has 68 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
Does Scott County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Scott County from federal records.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Scott County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.