County profile
Buffalo County, WI 6 departments
91 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Buffalo County · #68 of 72 in-state.
Buffalo County, WI reports a light HIFLD roster (91 personnel, 6 departments); #68 of 72 in-state.
- Personnel rank #68 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 4.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Tri-Community Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buffalo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Volunteer Fire Department Alma · EMS | other | - |
| Fountain City Volunteer Fire Department Fountain City | volunteer | 25 |
| Mondovi Fire Department Mondovi · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Nelson Volunteer Fire Company Nelson · EMS | volunteer | 4 |
| Tri-Community Fire Department Buffalo City | volunteer | 32 |
| Waumandee-Montana Volunteer Fire Department Cochrane · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (91 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 91 roster).
Largest book: Tri-Community Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (32 of 91).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Buffalo County? ▼
Buffalo County has 91 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 46% below the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Buffalo County, WI? ▼
Buffalo County, WI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #68 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Buffalo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Buffalo County are volunteer.
Does Buffalo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.