County profile
Stearns County, MN 23 departments
623 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Stearns County · #3 of 87 in-state.
Stearns County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (623 personnel across 23 departments) - #3 of 87 in-state; mix 1/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Saint Cloud Fire Department
- 18 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stearns County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Fire Department Albany | volunteer | 25 |
| Avon Fire and Rescue Avon · EMS | other | - |
| Belgrade Fire Department Belgrade | volunteer | 25 |
| Brooten Fire Department Brooten · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Cold Spring Fire Department Cold Spring · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Elrosa Fire Department Elrosa · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Freeport Fire Department Freeport | volunteer | 22 |
| Holdingford Fire Department and Rescue Squad Holdingford · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Kimball Fire Department Kimball · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Lake Henry Fire Department Paynesville | volunteer | 24 |
| New Munich Fire Department New Munich · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Paynesville Fire Department Paynesville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Richmond Fire Department Richmond · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Rockville Fire Department Saint Cloud · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Saint Augusta Fire Department Saint Augusta · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Cloud Fire Department Saint Cloud · EMS | career | 72 |
| Saint Johns Fire Department Collegeville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Saint Joseph Volunteer Fire Department Saint Joseph · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Saint Martin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Saint Martin | volunteer | 25 |
| Saint Stephen Fire Department Saint Stephen · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Sartell / Lesauk Fire Department Sartell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Sauk Centre Fire Department Sauk Centre · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Waite Park Fire Department Waite Park · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (623 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (87% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 623 roster).
Largest book: Saint Cloud Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (72 of 623).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stearns County? ▼
Stearns County has 623 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 29% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Stearns County, MN? ▼
Stearns County, MN has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stearns County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 23 departments (87%) in Stearns County are volunteer.
Does Stearns County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Stearns 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 Stearns County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.