County profile
Manitowoc County, WI 20 departments
645 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Manitowoc County · #8 of 72 in-state.
Manitowoc County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (645 personnel across 20 departments) - #8 of 72 in-state; mix 2/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in City of Manitowoc Fire Department
- 12 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Manitowoc County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Fire and Rescue Whitelaw · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| City of Manitowoc Fire Department Manitowoc · EMS | career | 51 |
| City of Two Rivers Fire Department Two Rivers · EMS | career | 38 |
| Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department Cleveland · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Collins Volunteer Fire Department Collins · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Francis Creek Volunteer Fire Department Francis Creek · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Kellnersville Volunteer Fire Department Whitelaw · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Kiel Fire Department Kiel · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Maribel Fire Department Maribel | volunteer | 31 |
| Menchalville Fire Department Reedsville | volunteer | 26 |
| Mishicot Fire Department Mishicot · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Newton Fire Company Manitowoc | volunteer | 50 |
| Reedsville Fire Department Reedsville · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Rockwood Fire Department Manitowoc | volunteer | 26 |
| Saint Nazianz Volunteer Fire Department Saint Nazianz · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department Manitowoc | other | - |
| Town of Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department Two Rivers | other | - |
| Township of Two Creeks Fire Department Mishicot | volunteer | 32 |
| Valders Volunteer Fire Department Valders · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Whitelaw Volunteer Fire Department Whitelaw | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (645 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 645 roster).
Largest book: City of Manitowoc Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (51 of 645).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, PA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Manitowoc County? ▼
Manitowoc County has 645 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 14% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Manitowoc County, WI? ▼
Manitowoc County, WI has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Manitowoc County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 20 departments (80%) in Manitowoc County are volunteer.
Does Manitowoc County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.