County profile
Woodford County, IL 13 departments
270 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Woodford County · #38 of 102 in-state.
Woodford County, IL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (270 personnel across 13 departments) - #38 of 102 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #38 of 102 in Illinois
- 4.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District - Eureka Station
- 6 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,493 Illinois departments statewide
Fire Departments in Woodford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community Fire Protection District Benson | volunteer | 29 |
| Congerville Fire Department Congerville · EMS | other | - |
| Deer Creek Fire and Rescue Deer Creek · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| El Paso Fire Department El Paso | volunteer | 25 |
| Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District - Eureka Station Eureka · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District - Goodfield Station Goodfield | other | - |
| Germantown Hills Fire Protection District Metamora · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Metamora Volunteer Fire Department Metamora | volunteer | 25 |
| Minonk Fire Protection District Minonk | volunteer | 25 |
| Roanoke Fire Protection District Roanoke | volunteer | 42 |
| Secor Community Fire Protection District Secor | other | - |
| Spring Bay Fire Protection District Spring Bay · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Washburn Fire Protection District Washburn · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (270 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
4.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 270 roster).
Largest book: Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District - Eureka Station holds 17% of county personnel (47 of 270).
Photo-finish peer: Clinton County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Woodford County? ▼
Woodford County has 270 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 9% below the Illinois average.
How many fire departments are in Woodford County, IL? ▼
Woodford County, IL has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 102 among Illinois counties with at least one listed department.
Are Woodford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Woodford County are volunteer.
Does Woodford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Woodford 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 Woodford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.