County profile
Big Stone County, MN 6 departments
81 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Big Stone County · #70 of 87 in-state.
Big Stone County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (81 personnel, 6 departments); #70 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #70 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Graceville Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Big Stone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beardsley Fire Department Beardsley | volunteer | 20 |
| Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Clinton · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Correll Volunteer Fire Department Correll | volunteer | 14 |
| Graceville Fire Department Graceville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Odessa Fire Department Odessa · EMS | other | - |
| Ortonville Fire Department Ortonville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (81 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 81 roster).
Largest book: Graceville Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (25 of 81).
Photo-finish peer: Phillips County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Big Stone County? ▼
Big Stone County has 81 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 33% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Big Stone County, MN? ▼
Big Stone County, MN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #70 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Big Stone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Big Stone County are volunteer.
Does Big Stone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Big Stone County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Big Stone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.