County profile
Portage County, WI 13 departments
295 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Portage County · #42 of 72 in-state.
Portage County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (295 personnel across 13 departments) - #42 of 72 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #42 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Village of Plover Fire Department
- 6 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Portage County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Volunteer Fire Department Almond | volunteer | 35 |
| Amherst Fire District Fire and Rescue Department Amherst · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Bancroft-Pine Grove Fire Department Bancroft · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Dewey Township Volunteer Fire Department Stevens Point | other | - |
| Hull Township Volunteer Fire Department Stevens Point | volunteer | 27 |
| Park Ridge Fire Department Stevens Point | other | - |
| Rosholt Fire District Rosholt · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Rudolph Fire Department Junction City · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department Stevens Point | other | - |
| Stevens Point Fire Department Stevens Point · EMS | career | 39 |
| Stockton Fire Department Custer | other | - |
| Village of Plover Fire Department Plover · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Whiting Fire and Rescue Department Stevens Point | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (295 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
2.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 295 roster).
Largest book: Village of Plover Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (45 of 295).
Photo-finish peer: Autauga County, AL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Portage County? ▼
Portage County has 295 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 18% below the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Portage County, WI? ▼
Portage County, WI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Portage County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Portage County are volunteer.
Does Portage County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Portage 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 Portage County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.