County profile
Dakota County, MN 14 departments
495 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Dakota County · #7 of 87 in-state.
Dakota County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (495 personnel across 14 departments) - #7 of 87 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Eagan Fire Department
- 14 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dakota County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Fire Department Apple Valley · EMS | volunteer | 82 |
| Burnsville Fire Department Burnsville · EMS | other | - |
| Eagan Fire Department Eagan · EMS | volunteer | 106 |
| Farmington Fire Department Farmington · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Hastings Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Hastings · EMS | other | - |
| Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Inver Grove Heights · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
| Lakeville Fire Department Lakeville · EMS | volunteer | 73 |
| Mendota Heights Fire Department Mendota Heights · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Miesville Volunteer Fire Department Cannon Falls · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Randolph-Hampton Fire Department Randolph · EMS | other | - |
| Randolph-Hampton Fire Department Hampton · EMS | other | - |
| Rosemount Fire Department Rosemount · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| South Metro Fire Department West Saint Paul · EMS | career | 21 |
| South Metro Fire Department South Saint Paul · EMS | career | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (495 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 495 roster).
Largest book: Eagan Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (106 of 495).
Photo-finish peer: Scioto County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dakota County? ▼
Dakota County has 495 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 67% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Dakota County, MN? ▼
Dakota County, MN has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dakota County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 14 departments (57%) in Dakota County are volunteer.
Does Dakota County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Dakota 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 Dakota County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.