County profile
Clay County, MN 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Clay County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clay County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 201 personnel), #28 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #28 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Moorehead Fire Department
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clay County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Volunteer Fire Department Barnesville | volunteer | 28 |
| Dilworth Volunteer Fire Department Dilworth · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Felton Community Fire Department Felton · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Glyndon Volunteer Fire Department Glyndon · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Hawley Volunteer Fire Department Hawley | other | - |
| Hitterdal Volunteer Fire Department Hitterdal · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Moorehead Fire Department Moorhead · EMS | career | 31 |
| Moorehead Fire Department - South Station Moorhead · EMS | other | - |
| Sabin-Elmwood Fire Department Sabin | volunteer | 21 |
| Ulen Volunteer Fire Department Ulen | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 201 roster).
Largest book: Moorehead Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (31 of 201).
Photo-finish peer: Dallas County, AL (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Clay County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Clay County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Clay County, MN? ▼
Clay County, MN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #28 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clay County? ▼
Clay County has 201 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 5% below the Minnesota average.
Does Clay County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Clay 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 Clay County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.