County profile
Red Lake County, MN 3 departments
45 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Red Lake County · #85 of 87 in-state.
Red Lake County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (45 personnel, 3 departments); #85 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #85 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Red Lake Falls Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Red Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Oklee Volunteer Fire Department Oklee | volunteer | 20 |
| Plummer Volunteer Fire Department Plummer · EMS | other | - |
| Red Lake Falls Volunteer Fire Department Red Lake Falls | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (45 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 45 roster).
Largest book: Red Lake Falls Volunteer Fire Department holds 56% of county personnel (25 of 45).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Red Lake County? ▼
Red Lake County has 45 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 29% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Red Lake County, MN? ▼
Red Lake County, MN has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #85 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Red Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Red Lake County are volunteer.
Does Red Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Red Lake 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 Red Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.