County profile
Kenosha County, WI 12 departments
459 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Kenosha County · #19 of 72 in-state.
Kenosha County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (459 personnel across 12 departments) - #19 of 72 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Kenosha Fire Department
- 10 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kenosha County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fire Department Bristol · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Kenosha Fire Department Kenosha · EMS | career | 153 |
| Paris Volunteer Fire Department Union Grove | volunteer | 32 |
| Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue Pleasant Prairie · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Randall Fire Department Genoa City · EMS | other | - |
| Randall Fire Department Bassett · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Salem Volunteer Fire Department Salem · EMS | other | - |
| Salem Volunteer Fire Department Wilmot · EMS | other | - |
| Somers Fire Department Kenosha · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Twin Lakes · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Village of Silver Lake Fire Department Silver Lake | volunteer | 35 |
| Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department Burlington · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (459 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 459 roster).
Largest book: Kenosha Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (153 of 459).
Photo-finish peer: Snyder County, PA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kenosha County? ▼
Kenosha County has 459 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 36% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Kenosha County, WI? ▼
Kenosha County, WI has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kenosha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 12 departments (58%) in Kenosha County are volunteer.
Does Kenosha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Kenosha 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 Kenosha County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.