County profile
Lake County, MN 4 departments
53 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Lake County · #83 of 87 in-state.
Lake County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (53 personnel, 4 departments); #83 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #83 of 87 in Minnesota
- 5.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Silver Bay Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bay Volunteer Fire Department Beaver Bay | volunteer | 12 |
| Finland Volunteer Fire Department Finland | other | - |
| Silver Bay Volunteer Fire Department Silver Bay | volunteer | 21 |
| Two Harbors Volunteer Fire Department Two Harbors | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (53 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 53 roster).
Largest book: Silver Bay Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (21 of 53).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, KS (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 53 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 38% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, MN? ▼
Lake County, MN has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #83 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Lake County are volunteer.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Lake County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.