County profile
Ramsey County, MN 12 departments
524 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Ramsey County · #5 of 87 in-state.
Ramsey County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (524 personnel across 12 departments) - #5 of 87 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Maplewood Fire Department
- 8 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ramsey County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Heights Fire Department Falcon Heights | volunteer | 21 |
| Healtheast Ambulance Transportation Saint Paul · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department Shoreview · EMS | volunteer | 65 |
| Little Canada Fire Department Little Canada | volunteer | 34 |
| Maplewood Fire Department Maplewood · EMS | volunteer | 96 |
| New Brighton Fire Department New Brighton | volunteer | 39 |
| North Saint Paul Fire Department North Saint Paul · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Roseville Fire Department Roseville · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Saint Paul Fire Department Saint Paul · EMS | other | - |
| Spring Lake Park Blaine-Mountain View Fire Department Spring Lake Park · EMS | volunteer | 69 |
| Vadnais Heights Fire Department Vadnais Heights | volunteer | 36 |
| White Bear Lake Fire Department White Bear Lake · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (524 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 524 roster).
Largest book: Maplewood Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (96 of 524).
Photo-finish peer: Fairfield County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ramsey County? ▼
Ramsey County has 524 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 44, which is 110% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Ramsey County, MN? ▼
Ramsey County, MN has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ramsey County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Ramsey County are volunteer.
Does Ramsey County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Ramsey 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 Ramsey County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.