County profile
Will County, IL 32 departments
1,315 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Will County · #4 of 102 in-state.
Will County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,315 personnel across 32 departments) - #4 of 102 in-state; mix 4/21/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Joliet Fire Department
- 27 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Will County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,315 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 21 volunteer, 0 combination (66% volunteer).
3.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (50 stations / 1,315 roster).
Largest book: Joliet Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (183 of 1,315).
Photo-finish peer: York County, ME (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Will County? ▼
Will County has 1,315 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 78% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Will County, IL? ▼
Will County, IL has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 21 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Will County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 21 of 32 departments (66%) in Will County are volunteer.
Does Will County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 38 departments in Will 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 Will County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.