County profile
Murray County, MN 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Murray County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Murray County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 136 personnel), #48 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #48 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Fulda Fire Department
- 8 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Murray County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avoca Fire Department Avoca | other | - |
| Chandler Volunteer Fire Department Chandler | volunteer | 16 |
| Currie Volunteer Fire Department Currie | volunteer | 20 |
| Dovray Fire Department Dovray | volunteer | 17 |
| Fulda Fire Department Fulda | volunteer | 34 |
| Iona Fire Department Iona | other | - |
| Lake Wilson Fire Department Lake Wilson | volunteer | 19 |
| Slayton Fire Department Slayton | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 136 roster).
Largest book: Fulda Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (34 of 136).
Photo-finish peer: Houston County, GA (+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 Murray County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Murray County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Murray County, MN? ▼
Murray County, MN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Murray County? ▼
Murray County has 136 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 19% below the Minnesota average.
Does Murray County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Murray 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 Murray County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.