County profile
Chippewa County, WI 13 departments
469 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Chippewa County · #17 of 72 in-state.
Chippewa County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (469 personnel across 13 departments) - #17 of 72 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Chippewa Fire District
- 9 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chippewa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anson Volunteer Fire Department Jim Falls | volunteer | 30 |
| Bloomer Volunteer Fire Department Bloomer · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Boyd - Edson - Delmar Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Boyd · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Cadott Area Fire and Ambulance Cadott · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Chippewa Falls Fire Department Chippewa Falls | other | - |
| Chippewa Falls Fire Department and Emergency Services Chippewa Falls · EMS | career | 28 |
| Chippewa Fire District Chippewa Falls · EMS | volunteer | 128 |
| Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Fire Department Eau Claire · EMS | other | - |
| Cornell Area Fire and Rescue Department Cornell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Eagle Point Volunteer Fire Department Chippewa Falls | volunteer | 21 |
| New Auburn Volunteer Fire Department New Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Stanley · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Tilden Volunteer Fire Department Chippewa Falls | volunteer | 51 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (469 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
3.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 469 roster).
Largest book: Chippewa Fire District holds 27% of county personnel (128 of 469).
Photo-finish peer: Campbell County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chippewa County? ▼
Chippewa County has 469 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 29% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Chippewa County, WI? ▼
Chippewa County, WI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chippewa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Chippewa County are volunteer.
Does Chippewa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.