Volunteer

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department

Horicon, WI · Dodge County

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Horicon, WI (Dodge County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
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
Horicon, WI
FDID
14010

Staffing vs the Wisconsin average

How Horicon 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 Horicon Volunteer Fire Department

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Horicon, within Dodge 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 not provided.

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. Horicon 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 Horicon Volunteer Fire Department have?

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

Does Horicon Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Horicon Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Horicon Volunteer Fire Department?

Horicon Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Dodge 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.

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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.