County profile
Goodhue County, MN 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Goodhue County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Goodhue County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 185 personnel), #30 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 87 in Minnesota
- 3.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Red Wing Fire Department
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Goodhue County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Falls Fire Department Cannon Falls | other | - |
| Goodhue Fire and Rescue Goodhue | volunteer | 26 |
| Kenyon Fire Department Kenyon | volunteer | 30 |
| Pine Island Fire Department Pine Island · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Red Wing Fire Department Red Wing · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Wanamingo Fire Department Wanamingo | volunteer | 28 |
| Zumbrota Volunteer Fire Department Zumbrota | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 185 roster).
Largest book: Red Wing Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (45 of 185).
Photo-finish peer: Las Animas County, CO (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Goodhue County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Goodhue County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Goodhue County, MN? ▼
Goodhue County, MN has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Goodhue County? ▼
Goodhue County has 185 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 24% above the Minnesota average.
Does Goodhue County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.