County profile
Sheboygan County, WI 25 departments
872 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Sheboygan County · #4 of 72 in-state.
Sheboygan County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (872 personnel across 25 departments) - #4 of 72 in-state; mix 1/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in City of Sheboygan Fire Department
- 16 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sheboygan County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (872 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 872 roster).
Largest book: City of Sheboygan Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (80 of 872).
Photo-finish peer: Merrimack County, NH (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sheboygan County? ▼
Sheboygan County has 872 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 25% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Sheboygan County, WI? ▼
Sheboygan County, WI has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sheboygan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 25 departments (80%) in Sheboygan County are volunteer.
Does Sheboygan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.