County profile
Oconto County, WI 18 departments
538 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Oconto County · #14 of 72 in-state.
Oconto County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (538 personnel across 18 departments) - #14 of 72 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Lena Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oconto County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (538 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 538 roster).
Largest book: Lena Volunteer Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (50 of 538).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Oconto County? ▼
Oconto County has 538 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 7% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Oconto County, WI? ▼
Oconto County, WI has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Oconto County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 18 departments (100%) in Oconto County are volunteer.
Does Oconto County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Oconto 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 Oconto County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.