Firefighting Division

The Firefighting Division provides fire protection, prevention, and education to the City of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee. The City covers over 95 square miles and a population of around 595,000. The city has 29 firehouses that house 29 Engine Companies, 8 Ladder Companies, 12 Paramedic Units, 6 Battalions, and a number of other state-of-the-art pieces of equipment. The fire crews work a 24-hour shift that starts at 8 AM, and there are over 250 firefighting personnel protecting our communities on each given day. The Milwaukee Fire Department Firefighting Division is headed by three Deputy Chiefs.