County profile
Pipestone County, MN 5 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Pipestone County · #72 of 87 in-state.
Pipestone County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 5 departments); #72 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Pipestone Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pipestone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Edgerton Volunteer Fire Department Edgerton · EMS | other | - |
| Holland Fire Department Holland · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Pipestone Fire Department Pipestone | volunteer | 35 |
| Ruthton Fire Department Ruthton · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Woodstock Fire Department Woodstock · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Pipestone Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (35 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pipestone County? ▼
Pipestone County has 74 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 29% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Pipestone County, MN? ▼
Pipestone County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pipestone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Pipestone County are volunteer.
Does Pipestone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Pipestone County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Pipestone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.