ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rock Springs, WI · Sauk County
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Rock Springs, WI (Sauk County), with 1 station and 19 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 19
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(28/dept)
of 699 WI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Rock Springs, WI
- County
- Sauk County
- FDID
- 56120
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | EMW2007FF01449 | $-63,053 |
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 ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 6% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 54
- WI departments
- 961
What This Data Tells You About ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Rock Springs, within Sauk County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 19 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 32% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-63,053 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 ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 19 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 32% below the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.
Does ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Sauk County, WI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, ROCK SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-63,053 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2008.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.