County profile
Sauk County, WI 13 departments
407 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Sauk County · #22 of 72 in-state.
Sauk County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (407 personnel across 13 departments) - #22 of 72 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Spring Green Fire Protection District
- 8 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sauk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baraboo Fire Department Baraboo | volunteer | 39 |
| Delton Fire Department Wisconsin Dells · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| LA Valle Fire Department La Valle · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Loganville Area Fire Department Loganville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Merrimac Fire and Rescue Incorporated Merrimac · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| North Freedom Fire Department North Freedom · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Plain Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Plain · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Prairie Du Sac Volunteer Fire Department Prairie Du Sac | volunteer | 35 |
| Reedsburg Fire Department Reedsburg | volunteer | 38 |
| Rock Springs Volunteer Fire Department Rock Springs | volunteer | 19 |
| Sauk City Fire Department Sauk City | volunteer | 35 |
| Spring Green Fire Protection District Spring Green · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Hill Point · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (407 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (92% volunteer).
2.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 407 roster).
Largest book: Spring Green Fire Protection District holds 10% of county personnel (41 of 407).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, IL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sauk County? ▼
Sauk County has 407 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Sauk County, WI? ▼
Sauk County, WI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sauk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 13 departments (92%) in Sauk County are volunteer.
Does Sauk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Sauk 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 Sauk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.