County profile
Wood County, WI 17 departments
460 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Wood County · #18 of 72 in-state.
Wood County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (460 personnel across 17 departments) - #18 of 72 in-state; mix 2/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wood County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (460 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 460 roster).
Largest book: Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (80 of 460).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wood County? ▼
Wood County has 460 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 4% below the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Wood County, WI? ▼
Wood County, WI has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 17 departments (71%) in Wood County are volunteer.
Does Wood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Wood 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 Wood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.