County profile
Jefferson County, WI 11 departments
398 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Jefferson County · #23 of 72 in-state.
Jefferson County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (398 personnel across 11 departments) - #23 of 72 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Watertown Fire Department
- 7 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson Fire Department Fort Atkinson | volunteer | 39 |
| Helenville Volunteer Fire Department Helenville | volunteer | 47 |
| Ixonia Fire Department Ixonia · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Jefferson Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 47 |
| Johnson Creek Fire and Emergency Medical Services Johnson Creek · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Lake Mills Fire Department Lake Mills · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department Palmyra · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Rome Fire Department Sullivan · EMS | other | - |
| Sullivan Volunteer Fire Department Sullivan | volunteer | 26 |
| Waterloo Fire Department Waterloo · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Watertown Fire Department Watertown · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (398 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
2.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 398 roster).
Largest book: Watertown Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (51 of 398).
Photo-finish peer: Preston County, WV (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 398 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 29% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, WI? ▼
Jefferson County, WI has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.