Volunteer EMS Provider

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lake Geneva, WI · Walworth County

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Lake Geneva, WI (Walworth County), with 1 station and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

31
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+11%
above WI avg personnel
(28/dept)
44th
percentile by size
of 699 WI depts
31
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lake Geneva, WI
FDID
64070

Staffing vs the Wisconsin average

How LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 44% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 11% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
54
WI departments
961

What This Data Tells You About LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Lake Geneva, within Walworth County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 11% 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. 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 LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 11% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.

Does LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT?

LINN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Walworth 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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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.