County profile
Polk County, WI 16 departments
363 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Polk County · #27 of 72 in-state.
Polk County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (363 personnel across 16 departments) - #27 of 72 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #27 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Dresser-Osceola-Garfield Fire Association - Dresser Station
- 14 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Polk County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (363 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 363 roster).
Largest book: Dresser-Osceola-Garfield Fire Association - Dresser Station holds 12% of county personnel (44 of 363).
Photo-finish peer: Madison County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Polk County? ▼
Polk County has 363 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 18% below the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Polk County, WI? ▼
Polk County, WI has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Polk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 16 departments (75%) in Polk County are volunteer.
Does Polk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Polk 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 Polk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.