Illinois.
Ford County.
We already mapped the first due of 5 of the 6 volunteer departments in Ford County: an estimated 10,622 buildings.
6 volunteer and mostly volunteer departments. 6 stations.
- Each department's first due
The county by the numbers.
6volunteer and mostly volunteer departments, with 6 stations
10,622buildings mapped across their first dues
18life-risk sites: nursing homes, schools, hospitals, care homes and day cares
491buildings that need more than 1,000 gpm
61buildings in the 100-year flood zone
320square miles of first due
Estimated from public records. A first due can cross the county line, so these count every building in these departments' first dues. Each department's page shows its own sources and dates.
Every department.
Each one has its own page with its map, its numbers and a board packet.
| Department | Stations | Buildings | Life-risk sites | Over 1,000 gpm | Board packet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson City Fire Protection DistrictGibson City | 1 | 3,182 | 7 | 132 | Get the packet |
| Kempton Fire Protection DistrictKempton | 1 | 778 | 1 | 54 | Get the packet |
| Melvin Fire DepartmentMelvin | 1 | 1,736 | 1 | 114 | Get the packet |
| Paxton Fire DepartmentPaxton | 1 | 3,732 | 8 | 125 | Get the packet |
| Piper City Fire DepartmentPiper City | 1 | 1,194 | 1 | 66 | Get the packet |
| Sullivant Township Fire Protection DistrictSibley | 1 | At setup | At setup | At setup | Get the packet |
One program for the county.
Every department in Ford County can get set up together. Let's talk about what a program for your county looks like: a short call, or 5 to 10 minutes at your next chiefs meeting.
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