McCook Fire Department
Mccook, IL · Cook County
McCook Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Mccook, IL (Cook County), with 1 station and 11 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 11
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Mccook, IL
- County
- Cook County
- FDID
- CS612
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-00045 | $217,714.28 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-00385 | $181,596.22 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00223 | $168,952 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Illinois average
How McCook Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 1% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About McCook Fire Department
McCook Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Mccook, within Cook County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 11 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. McCook Fire Department runs 52% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: McCook Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $568,262.5 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does McCook Fire Department have? ▼
McCook Fire Department has 11 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% below the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does McCook Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, McCook Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does McCook Fire Department operate? ▼
McCook Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is McCook Fire Department? ▼
McCook Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cook County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has McCook Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, McCook Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $568,262.5 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Illinois? ▼
Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.
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