County profile
Becker County, MN 10 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 10 HIFLD departments in Becker County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Becker County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 10 departments; 175 personnel), #35 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Detroit Lakes Fire Department
- 2 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Becker County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Volunteer Fire Department Audubon | other | - |
| Callaway Volunteer Fire Department Callaway | volunteer | 20 |
| Carsonville Volunteer Fire Department Osage | volunteer | 22 |
| Detroit Lakes Fire Department Detroit Lakes · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Elbow-Tulaby Lakes Fire Department Waubun | volunteer | 14 |
| Frazee Fire Department Frazee · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Lake Park Fire Department Lake Park | volunteer | 24 |
| Ogema Fire Department Ogema | other | - |
| White Earth Volunteer Fire Department Ogema | volunteer | 15 |
| Wolf Lake Fire Department Menahga | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 175 roster).
Largest book: Detroit Lakes Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (30 of 175).
Photo-finish peer: Bond County, IL (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Becker County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 10 departments (80%) in Becker County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Becker County, MN? ▼
Becker County, MN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Becker County? ▼
Becker County has 175 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 14% below the Minnesota average.
Does Becker County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Becker 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 Volunteer-share read for Becker County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.