Volunteer

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Oshkosh, WI · Winnebago County

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Oshkosh, WI (Winnebago County), with 1 station and 41 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

41
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+46%
above WI avg personnel
(28/dept)
74th
percentile by size
of 699 WI depts
41
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Oshkosh, WI
FDID
70090

Staffing vs the Wisconsin average

How TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wisconsin. It is larger than 74% of the 699 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 46% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
54
WI departments
961

What This Data Tells You About TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Oshkosh, within Winnebago County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 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. TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 46% 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 TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% above the Wisconsin average of 28 per department.

Does TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT?

TOWN OF ALGOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Winnebago 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.