Altoona Fire Department
Altoona, WI · Eau Claire County
Altoona Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Altoona, WI (Eau Claire County), with 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- -
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(28/dept)
of 699 WI depts
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Altoona, WI
- County
- Eau Claire County
- FDID
- 18020
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01228 | $587,560 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Wisconsin average
How Altoona Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 30% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- -
- State fire deaths/yr
- 54
- WI departments
- 961
What This Data Tells You About Altoona Fire Department
Altoona Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Altoona, within Eau Claire County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Wisconsin has 961 registered fire departments and 26,974 total personnel, averaging roughly 28 staff per department. Altoona Fire Department runs 0% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 30,100 fires, 54 fire deaths, and 68% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Altoona Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $587,560 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Altoona Fire Department have? ▼
Altoona Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.
Does Altoona Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Altoona Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Altoona Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Altoona Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Altoona Fire Department? ▼
Altoona Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Eau Claire County, WI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Altoona Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Altoona Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $587,560 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in Wisconsin? ▼
Wisconsin has 961 fire departments with 26,974 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.
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