County profile
Stephenson County, IL 13 departments
313 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Stephenson County · #30 of 102 in-state.
Stephenson County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (313 personnel across 13 departments) - #30 of 102 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #30 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Cedarville Fire Protection District
- 4 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stephenson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarville Fire Protection District Cedarville | volunteer | 52 |
| Dakota Fire Protection District Dakota | volunteer | 31 |
| Davis Fire Protection District Davis | volunteer | 26 |
| Freeport Fire Department Freeport | other | - |
| Freeport Rural Fire Protection District Freeport | other | - |
| German Valley Fire Protection District Ridott · EMS | other | - |
| German Valley Fire Protection District German Valley · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Lena Fire Protection District Lena | volunteer | 30 |
| Orangeville Fire Protection District Orangeville | volunteer | 30 |
| Pearl City Fire Department Pearl City · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Pearl City Fire Department / Kent Volunteer Fire Station Kent · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Rock City Fire Protection District Rock City | volunteer | 25 |
| Winslow Volunteer Fire Department Winslow | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (313 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
4.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 313 roster).
Largest book: Cedarville Fire Protection District holds 17% of county personnel (52 of 313).
Photo-finish peer: Yell County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stephenson County? ▼
Stephenson County has 313 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 4% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Stephenson County, IL? ▼
Stephenson County, IL has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stephenson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Stephenson County are volunteer.
Does Stephenson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Stephenson 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 Stephenson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.