County profile
Walworth County, WI 17 departments
530 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Walworth County · #15 of 72 in-state.
Walworth County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (530 personnel across 17 departments) - #15 of 72 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Delavan Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 16 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walworth County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Genoa City Fire and Rescue Genoa City · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Bloomfield Genoa City Fire Rescue Genoa City · EMS | other | - |
| Darien Volunteer Fire Department Darien · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Delavan City Volunteer Fire Department Delavan | other | - |
| Delavan Township Volunteer Fire Department Delavan · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| East Troy Emergency Services East Troy · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Elkhorn Area Fire Department Elkhorn · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Fontana Fire Department Fontana · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Geneva Fire Department Lake Geneva · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lauderdale-LA Grange Fire Department Whitewater · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Linn Township Fire Department Lake Geneva · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Lyons Fire Department and Rescue Squad Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Sharon Fire and Rescue Sharon · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Troy Center Fire Department East Troy · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Walworth Fire Department Walworth · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Whitewater Fire Department and Rescue Squad Whitewater · EMS | other | - |
| Williams Bay Fire Department Williams Bay · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (530 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 530 roster).
Largest book: Delavan Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (80 of 530).
Photo-finish peer: Seneca County, NY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Walworth County? ▼
Walworth County has 530 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Walworth County, WI? ▼
Walworth County, WI has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Walworth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 17 departments (71%) in Walworth County are volunteer.
Does Walworth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Walworth 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 Walworth County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.