County profile
Sherburne County, MN 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Sherburne County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sherburne County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 173 personnel), #40 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 87 in Minnesota
- 3.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Elk River Fire Department
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sherburne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Becker Volunteer Fire Department Becker · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Big Lake Fire Department Big Lake · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Clear Lake Fire Department Clear Lake · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Elk River Fire Department Elk River · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Northeast Sherburne Fire and Rescue Department Princeton · EMS | other | - |
| Zimmerman-Livonia Fire District Zimmerman · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 173 roster).
Largest book: Elk River Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (45 of 173).
Photo-finish peer: Thomas County, GA (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Sherburne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Sherburne County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Sherburne County, MN? ▼
Sherburne County, MN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sherburne County? ▼
Sherburne County has 173 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 38% above the Minnesota average.
Does Sherburne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Sherburne 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 Sherburne County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.