County profile
Whiteside County, IL 10 departments
315 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Whiteside County · #29 of 102 in-state.
Whiteside County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (315 personnel across 10 departments) - #29 of 102 in-state; mix 2/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #29 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Prophetstown Fire Protection District
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whiteside County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Fire Protection District Albany · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Coleta Fire Department Coleta · EMS | other | - |
| Erie Fire Protection District Erie · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Fulton Fire Protection District Fulton · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
| Morrison Fire Department Morrison | volunteer | 30 |
| Prophetstown Fire Protection District Prophetstown | volunteer | 65 |
| Prophetstown Fire Protection District - Lyndon Lyndon | other | - |
| Rock Falls Fire Department Rock Falls · EMS | career | 24 |
| Sterling Fire Department Sterling | career | 32 |
| Tampico Rural Fire Protection District Tampico · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (315 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 315 roster).
Largest book: Prophetstown Fire Protection District holds 21% of county personnel (65 of 315).
Photo-finish peer: Black Hawk County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Whiteside County? ▼
Whiteside County has 315 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Whiteside County, IL? ▼
Whiteside County, IL has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Whiteside County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 10 departments (60%) in Whiteside County are volunteer.
Does Whiteside County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.