County profile
Olmsted County, MN 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Olmsted County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Olmsted County, MN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 221 personnel); #20 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Rochester Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Olmsted County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Fire Department Byron · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Dover Fire Department Dover | volunteer | 24 |
| Eyota Volunteer Fire Department Eyota · EMS | other | - |
| Oronoco Volunteer Fire Department Oronoco · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Rochester Airport Fire Department Rochester · EMS | career | 9 |
| Rochester Fire Department Rochester · EMS | career | 104 |
| Rochester Fire Department Rochester · EMS | other | - |
| Rochester Fire Department Rochester · EMS | other | - |
| Stewartville Fire Department Stewartville · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (44% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 221 roster).
Largest book: Rochester Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (104 of 221).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, AL (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Olmsted County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Olmsted County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Olmsted County, MN? ▼
Olmsted County, MN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Olmsted County? ▼
Olmsted County has 221 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 19% above the Minnesota average.
Does Olmsted County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.