County profile
Kittson County, MN 5 departments
63 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Kittson County · #80 of 87 in-state.
Kittson County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (63 personnel, 5 departments); #80 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #80 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in Karlstad Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kittson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hallock Fire Department Hallock | other | - |
| Karlstad Volunteer Fire Department Karlstad · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Kennedy Fire Department Kennedy · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Lake Bronson Fire Department Lake Bronson · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Lancaster Fire Department Lancaster | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (63 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 63 roster).
Largest book: Karlstad Volunteer Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (30 of 63).
Photo-finish peer: Southeast Fairbanks County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kittson County? ▼
Kittson County has 63 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 38% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Kittson County, MN? ▼
Kittson County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #80 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kittson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Kittson County are volunteer.
Does Kittson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Kittson 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 Kittson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.