County profile
Grant County, WI 20 departments
628 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Grant County · #9 of 72 in-state.
Grant County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (628 personnel across 20 departments) - #9 of 72 in-state; mix 0/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Potosi Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grant County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (628 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
2.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 628 roster).
Largest book: Potosi Volunteer Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (64 of 628).
Photo-finish peer: Carbon County, PA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grant County? ▼
Grant County has 628 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Grant County, WI? ▼
Grant County, WI has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grant County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 20 departments (85%) in Grant County are volunteer.
Does Grant County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Grant 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 Grant County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.