County profile
Lincoln County, MN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 92 personnel), #65 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Tyler Fire Department
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arco Fire Department Arco | volunteer | 12 |
| City of Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department Ivanhoe | volunteer | 26 |
| Hendricks Fire Department Hendricks | other | - |
| Lake Benton Fire Department Lake Benton | volunteer | 21 |
| Tyler Fire Department Tyler | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 92 roster).
Largest book: Tyler Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (33 of 92).
Photo-finish peer: Elliott County, KY (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, MN? ▼
Lincoln County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 92 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 14% below the Minnesota average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Lincoln County from federal records.
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 Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.