County profile
Dane County, WI 28 departments
1,360 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Dane County · #3 of 72 in-state.
Dane County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,360 personnel across 28 departments) - #3 of 72 in-state; mix 2/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in City of Madison Fire Department
- 21 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dane County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,360 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
2.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,360 roster).
Largest book: City of Madison Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (318 of 1,360).
Photo-finish peer: Summit County, OH (+4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dane County? ▼
Dane County has 1,360 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 49, which is 75% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Dane County, WI? ▼
Dane County, WI has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dane County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 28 departments (82%) in Dane County are volunteer.
Does Dane County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Dane 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 Dane County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.