County profile
White County, IL 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in White County (Illinois) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
White County, IL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 115 personnel), #73 of 102 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Little Wabash Fire Protection District
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in White County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carmi Fire Department Carmi | other | - |
| Crossville Volunteer Fire Department Crossville · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Enfield Fire Protection District Enfield | volunteer | 27 |
| Little Wabash Fire Protection District Grayville · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Norris City Fire Protection District Norris City | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 115 roster).
Largest book: Little Wabash Fire Protection District holds 45% of county personnel (52 of 115).
Photo-finish peer: Miller County, AR (+0 personnel).
Illinois volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,493
- Annual fires
- 72,000
- Volunteer %
- 55%
FAQ
Are White County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in White County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in White County, IL? ▼
White County, IL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve White County? ▼
White County has 115 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Illinois average.
Does White County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in White County provide EMS services.
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 White County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.