County profile
La Crosse County, WI 10 departments
324 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in La Crosse County · #33 of 72 in-state.
La Crosse County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (324 personnel across 10 departments) - #33 of 72 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in LA Crosse Fire Department
- 7 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in La Crosse County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor-Burns Volunteer Fire Department Bangor | volunteer | 46 |
| Bangor-Burns Volunteer Fire Department - Rockland Station Rockland | other | - |
| Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Mindoro · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Holmen Area Fire Department Holmen · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| LA Crosse Airport Fire Department La Crosse · EMS | other | - |
| LA Crosse Fire Department La Crosse · EMS | career | 98 |
| Onalaska Fire Department Onalaska · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Shelby Fire Department La Crosse · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Town of Campbell Volunteer Fire Department La Crosse · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| West Salem Volunteer Fire Department West Salem | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (324 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 324 roster).
Largest book: LA Crosse Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (98 of 324).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve La Crosse County? ▼
La Crosse County has 324 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 14% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in La Crosse County, WI? ▼
La Crosse County, WI has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are La Crosse County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in La Crosse County are volunteer.
Does La Crosse County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in La Crosse 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 La Crosse County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.