County profile
Eau Claire County, WI 7 departments
373 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Eau Claire County · #25 of 72 in-state.
Eau Claire County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (373 personnel across 7 departments) - #25 of 72 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #25 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Township Fire Department Incorporated - Seymour Station
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Eau Claire County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Fire Department Altoona · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Augusta-Bridge Creek Township Fire Department Incorporated Augusta · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Eau Claire Fire Department Eau Claire · EMS | career | 98 |
| Fairchild Fire Protection District Fairchild · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Fall Creek Area Fire District Fall Creek · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Township Fire Department Incorporated - Seymour Station Eau Claire · EMS | volunteer | 127 |
| Township Fire Department Incorporated - Washington Station Eau Claire · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (373 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 373 roster).
Largest book: Township Fire Department Incorporated - Seymour Station holds 34% of county personnel (127 of 373).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Eau Claire County? ▼
Eau Claire County has 373 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 53, which is 89% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Eau Claire County, WI? ▼
Eau Claire County, WI has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Eau Claire County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Eau Claire County are volunteer.
Does Eau Claire County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.