County profile
Burnett County, WI 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Burnett County (Wisconsin) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Burnett County, WI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 131 personnel), #63 of 72 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 4.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Grantsburg Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Burnett County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Volunteer Fire Department Danbury | other | - |
| Grantsburg Volunteer Fire Department Grantsburg · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Jackson Township Fire Department Webster · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Saint Croix Tribal Hertel Fire Department Webster · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department Spooner · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Siren Volunteer Fire Department Siren · EMS | other | - |
| Webb Lake Volunteer Fire and Rescue Danbury · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Webster Volunteer Fire Department Webster · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 131 roster).
Largest book: Grantsburg Volunteer Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (27 of 131).
Photo-finish peer: Choctaw County, AL (+0 personnel).
Wisconsin volunteer context
- State departments
- 961
- Annual fires
- 30,100
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Burnett County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Burnett County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Burnett County, WI? ▼
Burnett County, WI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Burnett County? ▼
Burnett County has 131 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 43% below the Wisconsin average.
Does Burnett County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Burnett County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Burnett County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.