Volunteer EMS Provider

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department

Niagara, WI · Florence County

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Niagara, WI (Florence County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+25%
above WI avg personnel
(28/dept)
56th
percentile by size
of 699 WI depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Niagara, WI
FDID
19010

Staffing vs the Wisconsin average

How Aurora Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 56% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 25% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
54
WI departments
961

What This Data Tells You About Aurora Volunteer Fire Department

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Niagara, within Florence County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Aurora Volunteer Fire Department runs 25% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Aurora Volunteer Fire Department have?

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 25% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.

Does Aurora Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Aurora Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Aurora Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Aurora Volunteer Fire Department?

Aurora Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Florence County, WI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 961 fire departments with 26,974 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.