County profile
Cottonwood County, MN 5 departments
71 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Cottonwood County · #74 of 87 in-state.
Cottonwood County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (71 personnel, 5 departments); #74 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #74 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cottonwood County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffers Volunteer Fire Department Jeffers | volunteer | 22 |
| Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service Mountain Lake · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Storden Volunteer Fire Department Storden | other | - |
| Westbrook Volunteer Fire Department Westbrook | volunteer | 24 |
| Windom Volunteer Fire Department Windom | 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: Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service holds 35% of county personnel (25 of 71).
Photo-finish peer: Colquitt County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cottonwood County? ▼
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County, MN? ▼
Cottonwood County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #74 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cottonwood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Cottonwood County are volunteer.
Does Cottonwood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.