County profile
Tazewell County, IL 22 departments
501 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Tazewell County · #16 of 102 in-state.
Tazewell County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (501 personnel across 22 departments) - #16 of 102 in-state; mix 3/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District/Rescue Squad
- 13 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tazewell County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (501 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
4.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 501 roster).
Largest book: Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District/Rescue Squad holds 13% of county personnel (64 of 501).
Photo-finish peer: Anoka County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tazewell County? ▼
Tazewell County has 501 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Tazewell County, IL? ▼
Tazewell County, IL has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tazewell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 22 departments (68%) in Tazewell County are volunteer.
Does Tazewell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.