Milwaukee Fire Department

Milwaukee Fire Department
Operational area
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CityMilwaukee
Address711 West Wells Street
Coordinates43°02′23″N 87°55′15″W / 43.03984300°N 87.92073200°W / 43.03984300; -87.92073200
Agency overview
Established1875
Annual calls93,029 (2019)
Employees871 (2019)
Annual budget$116,333,388 (2019)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefAaron Lipski
EMS levelALS and BLS
IAFF215
MottoCourage, Integrity and Honor
Facilities and equipment
Battalions6
Stations29
Engines29
Trucks8
Rescues2
Ambulances12
HAZMAT2
USAR1
Fireboats1
Website
city.milwaukee.gov/MFD
IAFF website

The Milwaukee Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The department is responsible for an area of 96.12 square miles (248.9 km2) with a population of 594,833. It is the largest fire department in the State of Wisconsin.