County profile
Benton County, MN 3 departments
46 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Benton County · #84 of 87 in-state.
Benton County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (46 personnel, 3 departments); #84 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #84 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 54% of roster in Foley Fire Department
- 3 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Benton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Fire Department Foley | volunteer | 25 |
| Rice Fire Department Rice | volunteer | 21 |
| Sauk Rapids Fire Department Sauk Rapids | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (46 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 46 roster).
Largest book: Foley Fire Department holds 54% of county personnel (25 of 46).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Benton County? ▼
Benton County has 46 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 29% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Benton County, MN? ▼
Benton County, MN has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #84 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Benton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Benton County are volunteer.
Does Benton County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Benton County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Benton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.