County profile
Columbia County, WI 14 departments
395 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Columbia County · #24 of 72 in-state.
Columbia County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (395 personnel across 14 departments) - #24 of 72 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department / Poynette-Dekorra Emergency Medical Services
- 8 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Columbia County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (395 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 395 roster).
Largest book: Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department / Poynette-Dekorra Emergency Medical Services holds 14% of county personnel (55 of 395).
Photo-finish peer: Kenai Peninsula County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Columbia County? ▼
Columbia County has 395 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 0% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Columbia County, WI? ▼
Columbia County, WI has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Columbia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 14 departments (86%) in Columbia County are volunteer.
Does Columbia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Columbia 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 Columbia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.