County profile
Cook County, MN 9 departments
98 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Cook County · #63 of 87 in-state.
Cook County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (98 personnel, 9 departments); #63 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 87 in Minnesota
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cook County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Colvill Area Volunteer Fire Department Grand Marais · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Grand Marais Volunteer Fire Department Grand Marais | volunteer | 25 |
| Grand Portage Volunteer Fire Department Grand Portage | other | - |
| Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Grand Marais · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Hovland Volunteer Fire Department Hovland | other | - |
| Lutsen Township Volunteer Fire Department Lutsen · EMS | other | - |
| Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Department Grand Marais | other | - |
| Schroeder Volunteer Fire Department Schroeder | volunteer | 14 |
| Tofte Volunteer Fire Department Tofte | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (98 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 98 roster).
Largest book: Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (26 of 98).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cook County? ▼
Cook County has 98 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 48% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Cook County, MN? ▼
Cook County, MN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cook County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 9 departments (56%) in Cook County are volunteer.
Does Cook County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Cook 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 Cook County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.