City of Wausau Fire Department

City of Wausau Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Wausau, WI. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 606 E Thomas ST, Wausau, WI, 54403-6443.

715-261-7900

715-261-7910

Mailing: 606 E Thomas ST, Wausau, WI, 54403-6443

61 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

60

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
6,961
Fire Calls
1%
EMS Calls
87.5%
Other Calls
11.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1566 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
21m 33s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1% (68 calls)
Total EMS Calls
87.5% (6,094 calls)
Total Other Calls
11.5% (799 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
January (646 calls)
Busiest District
CIT (6,529 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1566 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 27s
Avg. Call Duration
21m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3
Mutual Aid Received
27
Mutual Aid Given
267