Volunteer

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Kaukauna, WI · Outagamie County

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Kaukauna, WI (Outagamie County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
EMS service
+61%
above WI avg personnel
(28/dept)
80th
percentile by size
of 699 WI depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
$171K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Kaukauna, WI
FDID
44120

FEMA Grant History

$171K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2016 EMW2015FO04260 $170,891

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 FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 80% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 61% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
54
WI departments
961

What This Data Tells You About FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Kaukauna, within Outagamie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 61% 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: FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $170,891 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 61% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.

Does FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Outagamie County, WI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, FREEDOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $170,891 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.

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.

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Federal data sources

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.