County profile
Anoka County, MN 18 departments
501 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Anoka County · #6 of 87 in-state.
Anoka County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (501 personnel across 18 departments) - #6 of 87 in-state; mix 1/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 87 in Minnesota
- 5.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Coon Rapids Fire Department
- 17 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Anoka County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Fire Department Andover · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Anoka-Champlin Fire Department Anoka · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Bethel Fire Department Bethel · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Centennial Fire District Centerville · EMS | other | - |
| Centennial Fire District Lino Lakes · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Columbia Heights Fire Department Columbia Heights · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Coon Rapids Fire Department Coon Rapids · EMS | career | 54 |
| East Bethel Fire Department East Bethel · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Fridley Fire Department Fridley · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Ham Lake Fire Department Ham Lake · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Lexington Fire Department Lexington · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Linwood Volunteer Fire Department Stacy · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Oak Grove Fire Department Oak Grove · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Oak Grove Fire Department Anoka · EMS | other | - |
| Ramsey Fire Department Ramsey | volunteer | 32 |
| Saint Francis Fire Department Saint Francis · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Spring Lake Park Blaine-Mountain View Fire Department Blaine · EMS | other | - |
| Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mountain View Fire Department Blaine · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (501 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (72% volunteer).
5.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 501 roster).
Largest book: Coon Rapids Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (54 of 501).
Photo-finish peer: Tazewell County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Anoka County? ▼
Anoka County has 501 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 33% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Anoka County, MN? ▼
Anoka County, MN has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Anoka County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 18 departments (72%) in Anoka County are volunteer.
Does Anoka County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Anoka County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Anoka County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.