Volunteer EMS Provider

Compton Fire Department

Compton, IL · Lee County

Compton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Compton, IL (Lee County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+9%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
32th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Compton, IL
FDID
LD134

Staffing vs the Illinois average

How Compton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 32% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 9% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About Compton Fire Department

Compton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Compton, within Lee County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Illinois has 1,493 registered fire departments and 34,868 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. Compton Fire Department runs 9% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 72,000 fires, 127 fire deaths, and 55% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Compton Fire Department have?

Compton Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 9% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does Compton Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Compton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Compton Fire Department operate?

Compton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Compton Fire Department?

Compton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lee County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Illinois?

Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.