County profile
Meeker County, MN 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Meeker County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Meeker County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 119 personnel), #55 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Dassel Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Meeker County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Fire Department / Cosmos Ambulance Service Cosmos · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Dassel Fire Department Dassel · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Eden Valley Fire and Rescue Department Eden Valley · EMS | other | - |
| Grove City Volunteer Fire Department Grove City | volunteer | 20 |
| Litchfield Fire Department Litchfield | volunteer | 29 |
| Watkins Fire Department Watkins · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 119 roster).
Largest book: Dassel Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (30 of 119).
Photo-finish peer: Dodge County, GA (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Meeker County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Meeker County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Meeker County, MN? ▼
Meeker County, MN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Meeker County? ▼
Meeker County has 119 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 5% below the Minnesota average.
Does Meeker County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Meeker 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 Meeker County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.