County profile
Marshall County, MN 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Marshall County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Marshall County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 174 personnel), #38 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Alvarado Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marshall County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Volunteer Fire Department Alvarado · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Argyle Fire Department Argyle · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Grygla Fire Department Grygla | volunteer | 20 |
| Middle River Fire Department Middle River · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Newfolden Fire Department Newfolden | volunteer | 17 |
| Oslo Volunteer Fire Department Oslo | other | - |
| Stephen Volunteer Fire Department Stephen | volunteer | 28 |
| Viking Fire Department Viking · EMS | other | - |
| Warren Fire Department Warren | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 174 roster).
Largest book: Alvarado Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (46 of 174).
Photo-finish peer: Yuba County, CA (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Marshall County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Marshall County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Marshall County, MN? ▼
Marshall County, MN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Marshall County? ▼
Marshall County has 174 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 10% below the Minnesota average.
Does Marshall County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Marshall 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 Marshall County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.