County profile
Clearwater County, MN 7 departments
68 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Clearwater County · #77 of 87 in-state.
Clearwater County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (68 personnel, 7 departments); #77 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #77 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Bagley Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clearwater County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bagley Fire Department Bagley | volunteer | 25 |
| Bear Creek Fire Department Shevlin · EMS | other | - |
| Clearbrook Fire Department Clearbrook | other | - |
| Gonvick Fire Department Gonvick | volunteer | 20 |
| Hangaard Township Fire Department Gonvick | other | - |
| Itasca Township Volunteer Fire Department Shevlin · EMS | other | - |
| Shevlin Fire Department Shevlin · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (68 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: Bagley Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (25 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: St Francis County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Clearwater County? ▼
Clearwater County has 68 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 52% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Clearwater County, MN? ▼
Clearwater County, MN has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #77 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Clearwater County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Clearwater County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Clearwater County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.