County profile
Washington County, WI 14 departments
603 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Washington County · #10 of 72 in-state.
Washington County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (603 personnel across 14 departments) - #10 of 72 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 2.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Hartford Fire and Rescue
- 13 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allenton Volunteer Fire Department Allenton · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Boltonville Volunteer Fire Department Kewaskum · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Fillmore Fire Department West Bend | volunteer | 42 |
| Germantown Fire Department Germantown · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Hartford Fire and Rescue Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 74 |
| Jackson Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Kewaskum Fire Department Kewaskum · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Kohlsville Volunteer Fire Department West Bend · EMS | other | - |
| Newburg Fire Department Newburg · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Richfield Volunteer Fire Company Richfield · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Richfield Volunteer Fire Company Hubertus · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Slinger Fire Department Slinger · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| West Bend Fire Department West Bend · EMS | career | 58 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (603 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (79% volunteer).
2.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 603 roster).
Largest book: Hartford Fire and Rescue holds 12% of county personnel (74 of 603).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 603 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 54% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, WI? ▼
Washington County, WI has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 14 departments (79%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.