Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.
Incident Composition (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
144,162
Avg Incidents / Year
77.2%
EMS Share
1.6%
Fire Share
7.4%
False Alarm Rate
+55%
5-Year Trend
17
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Fire Dept | 476,019 | 1.6% | 79.8% | 6.6% | +70.7% |
| North Shore Fire Dept | 51,724 | 1.8% | 74.4% | 12% | +55.5% |
| Wauwatosa Fire Dept | 41,312 | 2% | 63.7% | 8.4% | +61.2% |
| West Allis Fire Dept | 39,267 | 1.2% | 79% | 8.7% | +18.5% |
| Greenfield Fire Dept | 36,735 | 0.8% | 71.3% | 5.2% | +13.9% |
| Oak Creek Fire Dept | 24,567 | 1.5% | 78.1% | 7% | +24.2% |
| Greendale Fire Dept | 14,136 | 1.7% | 80.3% | 4.2% | +6.4% |
| Franklin Fire Dept | 11,790 | 2.9% | 60.2% | 17.1% | +500.2% |
| South Milwaukee Fire Dept | 10,584 | 1% | 79.6% | 5.4% | -87.5% |
| Hales Corners Fire Dept | 7,596 | 1.7% | 80.7% | 8.2% | -3.2% |
| Milwaukee County Fire Dept | 3,700 | 1.2% | 60.2% | 6.8% | +84.9% |
| St Francis Fire Dept | 2,142 | 8.1% | 18% | 26.7% | -6.7% |
| Cudahy Fire Dept | 1,239 | 11.1% | 14.9% | 35.4% | +104.1% |
| 128th Refuel Wing FD Wiair Natl Guardgen Mitch | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Ia Milwaukee Dept Neighborhood Srvc | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Ia Tower Automotive Ind FD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Ia West Milwaukee Fire Dept | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
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