County profile
Rice County, MN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Rice County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Rice County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 111 personnel), #59 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 87 in Minnesota
- 3.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Faribault Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rice County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Faribault Fire Department Faribault | volunteer | 41 |
| Lonsdale Fire Department Lonsdale | other | - |
| Morristown Fire Department Morristown | volunteer | 25 |
| Nerstrand Volunteer Fire Department Nerstrand | volunteer | 13 |
| Northfield Fire and Rescue Northfield · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 111 roster).
Largest book: Faribault Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (41 of 111).
Photo-finish peer: Dillingham County, AK (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Rice County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Rice County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Rice County, MN? ▼
Rice County, MN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Rice County? ▼
Rice County has 111 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Minnesota average.
Does Rice County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Rice 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 Rice County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.