County profile
Racine County, WI 16 departments
493 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Racine County · #16 of 72 in-state.
Racine County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (493 personnel across 16 departments) - #16 of 72 in-state; mix 3/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 4.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Racine Fire Department
- 14 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Racine County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington City Fire Department Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Burlington Township Volunteer Fire Department Burlington | volunteer | 11 |
| Caledonia Fire Department Racine · EMS | other | - |
| Caledonia Fire Department Caledonia · EMS | career | 40 |
| Kansasville Fire Department Kansasville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Mount Pleasant Fire Department Racine · EMS | career | 48 |
| Racine Fire Department Racine · EMS | career | 155 |
| Raymond Fire Department Franksville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Rochester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Samuel Curtis Johnson Fire Brigade Sturtevant · EMS | other | - |
| Sturtevant Fire Department Sturtevant · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Tichigan Volunteer Fire Department Waterford · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department Union Grove · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Waterford Volunteer Fire Department Waterford · EMS | other | - |
| Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Department Wind Lake · EMS | other | - |
| Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Department Union Grove | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (493 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 493 roster).
Largest book: Racine Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (155 of 493).
Photo-finish peer: Natchitoches County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Racine County? ▼
Racine County has 493 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Racine County, WI? ▼
Racine County, WI has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Racine County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Racine County has a mix: 3 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Racine County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Racine 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 Racine County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.