Fort Atkinson WI

The Fort Atkinson Fire Department is located at 124 W. Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Fort Atkinson. The Department consists of Chief Bruce Peterson, Division Chief Mike Lawrence, Division Chief Dion Brown, Division Chief Robbie Allard and Division Chief Nate Lawrence.

The Fort Atkinson Fire Department is an all-hazards fire and emergency medical services agency serving more than 18,000 residents across 104 square miles in the City of Fort Atkinson and portions of the townships of Koshkonong, Jefferson, Oakland, Sumner, and Hebron. In 2025, the department responded to 2,233 calls. Of those calls, 1,828 were EMS incidents and 463 were fire incidents.

The department is staffed with a career fire chief, 15 full-time firefighters/EMS personnel, and 22 part-time firefighters, ensuring effective response to a wide range of emergencies. Daily staffing typically includes five to six personnel with at least two paramedics on duty along with a Division Chief, Captain, and firefighter paramedics or EMT Advanced providers. The department is a member of MABAS Division 118 and hold an ISO Class 2 rating, reflecting the City's investment in fire protection and emergency response.

In addition to emergency calls, the department focuses on prevention and community safety through fire inspections, plan reviews, fire investigations, and public education. Outreach efforts such as open houses, senior citizen safety and school programs help residents reduce risk and stay prepared.