County profile
Milwaukee County, WI 15 departments
700 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Milwaukee County · #1 of 72 in-state.
Milwaukee County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (700 personnel across 15 departments) - #1 of 72 in-state; mix 10/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in North Shore Fire Department
- 15 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Milwaukee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 128th Air Refueling Wing Fire Department-Dod Milwaukee · EMS | other | - |
| Cudahy Fire Department Cudahy · EMS | career | 24 |
| Franklin Fire Department Franklin · EMS | career | 50 |
| General Mitchell International Airport Air Reserve Station Fire Department-Dod Milwaukee · EMS | other | - |
| Greendale Fire Department Greendale · EMS | career | 36 |
| Greenfield Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | career | 54 |
| Hales Corners Fire Department Hales Corners · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Milwaukee County Fire Department Milwaukee · EMS | career | 26 |
| North Shore Fire Department Bayside · EMS | other | - |
| North Shore Fire Department Brown Deer · EMS | career | 120 |
| Oak Creek Fire Department Oak Creek · EMS | career | 44 |
| Saint Francis Fire Department Saint Francis · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| South Milwaukee Fire Department South Milwaukee · EMS | career | 34 |
| Wauwatosa Fire Department Wauwatosa · EMS | career | 118 |
| West Allis Fire Department West Allis · EMS | career | 113 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (700 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 10 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
3.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 700 roster).
Largest book: North Shore Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (120 of 700).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Milwaukee County? ▼
Milwaukee County has 700 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 68% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Milwaukee County, WI? ▼
Milwaukee County, WI has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 10 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Milwaukee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 10 of 15 departments (67%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Milwaukee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.