County profile
Waukesha County, WI 33 departments
1,523 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Waukesha County · #2 of 72 in-state.
Waukesha County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,523 personnel across 33 departments) - #2 of 72 in-state; mix 2/25/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 7% of roster in Pewaukee Fire Department
- 32 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Waukesha County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,523 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 25 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
3.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (50 stations / 1,523 roster).
Largest book: Pewaukee Fire Department holds 7% of county personnel (111 of 1,523).
Photo-finish peer: Gloucester County, NJ (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Waukesha County? ▼
Waukesha County has 1,523 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 64% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Waukesha County, WI? ▼
Waukesha County, WI has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 25 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Waukesha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 25 of 33 departments (76%) in Waukesha County are volunteer.
Does Waukesha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 40 departments in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.