County profile
Redwood County, MN 12 departments
251 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Redwood County · #8 of 87 in-state.
Redwood County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (251 personnel across 12 departments) - #8 of 87 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Lamberton Fire Department / Lamberton Ambulance
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Redwood County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belview Fire Department Belview · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Clements Volunteer Fire Department / Clements First Responders Clements · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lamberton Fire Department / Lamberton Ambulance Lamberton · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lucan Fire Department Lucan | volunteer | 25 |
| Morgan Fire Department / Morgan Ambulance Service Morgan · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Redwood Falls Fire Department Redwood Falls | volunteer | 30 |
| Sanborn Fire Department Sanborn · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Seaforth Fire Department Seaforth | volunteer | 12 |
| Vesta Fire Department / Vesta First Responders Vesta · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Wabasso Volunteer Fire Department / Wabasso Ambulance Association Wabasso · EMS | other | - |
| Walnut Grove Fire Department Walnut Grove | volunteer | 20 |
| Wanda Volunteer Fire Department Wanda | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (251 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (92% volunteer).
4.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 251 roster).
Largest book: Lamberton Fire Department / Lamberton Ambulance holds 16% of county personnel (40 of 251).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Redwood County? ▼
Redwood County has 251 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 0% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Redwood County, MN? ▼
Redwood County, MN has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Redwood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 12 departments (92%) in Redwood County are volunteer.
Does Redwood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Redwood 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 Redwood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.