County profile
Chippewa County, MN 5 departments
71 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Chippewa County · #73 of 87 in-state.
Chippewa County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (71 personnel, 5 departments); #73 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Montevideo Fire Department
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chippewa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clara City Fire Department Clara City | other | - |
| Maynard Fire Department Maynard | volunteer | 22 |
| Milan Fire Department Milan | volunteer | 20 |
| Montevideo Fire Department Montevideo | volunteer | 29 |
| Watson Fire Department Watson | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (71 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 71 roster).
Largest book: Montevideo Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (29 of 71).
Photo-finish peer: Colquitt County, GA (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chippewa County? ▼
Chippewa County has 71 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 33% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Chippewa County, MN? ▼
Chippewa County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chippewa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Chippewa County are volunteer.
Does Chippewa County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.