County profile
Brown County, MN 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Brown County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Brown County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 128 personnel), #53 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in New Ulm Fire Department Main Station
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Comfrey Fire Department Comfrey · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Hanska Fire Department Hanska | volunteer | 25 |
| New Ulm Fire Department New Ulm · EMS | other | - |
| New Ulm Fire Department Main Station New Ulm · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Sleepy Eye Fire Department Sleepy Eye | volunteer | 33 |
| Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Springfield · EMS | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 128 roster).
Largest book: New Ulm Fire Department Main Station holds 36% of county personnel (46 of 128).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, AR (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Brown County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, MN? ▼
Brown County, MN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 128 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 0% above the Minnesota average.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Brown 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 Brown County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.