County profile
Nicollet County, MN 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Nicollet County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nicollet County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 134 personnel), #49 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #49 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in North Mankato Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nicollet County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Courtland Fire Department Courtland | volunteer | 22 |
| Lafayette Volunteer Fire Department / Lafayette Area Volunteer Ambulance Lafayette · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Nicollet Fire Department Nicollet | volunteer | 22 |
| North Mankato Fire Department North Mankato · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Saint Peter Fire Department Saint Peter | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 134 roster).
Largest book: North Mankato Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (36 of 134).
Photo-finish peer: Searcy County, AR (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Nicollet County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Nicollet County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Nicollet County, MN? ▼
Nicollet County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #49 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nicollet County? ▼
Nicollet County has 134 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 29% above the Minnesota average.
Does Nicollet County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.