STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Stanley, WI · Chippewa County
STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Stanley, WI (Chippewa County), with 1 station and 68 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 68
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(28/dept)
of 699 WI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Stanley, WI
- County
- Chippewa County
- FDID
- 09090
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-03777 | $205,959 |
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 STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 95% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 54
- WI departments
- 961
What This Data Tells You About STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Stanley, within Chippewa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 68 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. STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 143% 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: STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $205,959 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 STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 68 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 143% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.
Does STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Chippewa County, WI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, STANLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $205,959 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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.