County profile
Carver County, MN 13 departments
426 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Carver County · #9 of 87 in-state.
Carver County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (426 personnel across 13 departments) - #9 of 87 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 87 in Minnesota
- 2.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Carver Fire Department
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Carver County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Fire Department Carver | volunteer | 60 |
| Chanhassen Fire Department Excelsior · EMS | other | - |
| Chanhassen Fire Department Chanhassen · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Chaska Fire Department Chaska · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Cologne Fire Department Cologne · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Hamburg Fire Department Hamburg · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Mayer Fire Department Mayer · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| New Germany Fire Department New Germany | volunteer | 25 |
| Norwood-Young America Fire Department - North Station Norwood Young America · EMS | other | - |
| Norwood-Young America Fire Department - South Station Norwood · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Victoria Fire Department Victoria · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Waconia Volunteer Fire Department Waconia · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Watertown Fire Department Watertown · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (426 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
2.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 426 roster).
Largest book: Carver Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (60 of 426).
Photo-finish peer: Shasta County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Carver County? ▼
Carver County has 426 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 57% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Carver County, MN? ▼
Carver County, MN has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Carver County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Carver County are volunteer.
Does Carver County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Carver 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 Carver County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.