New Wisconsin Report Raises the Alarm About Firefighter Shortage

New Wisconsin report raises the alarm about firefighter shortage

The June 2025 report surveyed 418 fire chiefs from rural to urban departments across the state of Wisconsin.

New report highlights challenges facing rural fire departments in Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health released a new report sharing critical challenges that risk the sustainability of many rural fire departments in the state. However, not all hope is lost. Officials are saying there are ways to help. New data surrounding Wisconsin’s rural fire departments is highlighting serious challenges that threaten the department’s ability to respond to emergencies as expected. Specifically…