County profile
Winnebago County, IL 17 departments
618 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Winnebago County · #11 of 102 in-state.
Winnebago County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (618 personnel across 17 departments) - #11 of 102 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 102 in Illinois
- 3.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Loves Park Volunteer Fire Department
- 11 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Winnebago County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (618 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 618 roster).
Largest book: Loves Park Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (94 of 618).
Photo-finish peer: Rutherford County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Winnebago County? ▼
Winnebago County has 618 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 57% above the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Winnebago County, IL? ▼
Winnebago County, IL has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Winnebago County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 17 departments (71%) in Winnebago County are volunteer.
Does Winnebago County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.