County profile
Monroe County, WI 12 departments
285 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Monroe County · #34 of 72 in-state.
Monroe County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (285 personnel across 12 departments) - #34 of 72 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #34 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Oakdale Area Fire Association
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cashton Fire and Rescue Cashton | volunteer | 33 |
| Fort McCoy Fire Department - South Station-Dod Fort Mccoy · EMS | other | - |
| Kendall Fire Department Kendall · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Norwalk Area Fire District Norwalk · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Oakdale Area Fire Association Oakdale · EMS | volunteer | 63 |
| Oakdale Area Fire Association - LA Grange Station Tomah · EMS | other | - |
| Sparta City Fire Department Sparta | volunteer | 30 |
| Sparta Rural Fire Department Sparta | volunteer | 35 |
| Tomah Volunteer Fire Department Tomah | volunteer | 31 |
| Town of Lincoln Fire Department Warrens | volunteer | 20 |
| Veterans Affairs Fire Department Tomah | other | - |
| Wilton Volunteer Fire Department Wilton | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (285 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 285 roster).
Largest book: Oakdale Area Fire Association holds 22% of county personnel (63 of 285).
Photo-finish peer: Leon County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 285 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 14% below the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, WI? ▼
Monroe County, WI has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 12 departments (75%) in Monroe County are volunteer.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Monroe 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 Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.