County profile
Wadena County, MN 4 departments
65 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Wadena County · #79 of 87 in-state.
Wadena County, MN reports a light HIFLD roster (65 personnel, 4 departments); #79 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Menahga Fire Department
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wadena County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Menahga Fire Department Menahga | volunteer | 23 |
| Sebeka Fire and Rescue Sebeka · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Verndale Fire Department Verndale | volunteer | 22 |
| Wadena Fire Department Wadena | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (65 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 65 roster).
Largest book: Menahga Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (23 of 65).
Photo-finish peer: Barrow County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wadena County? ▼
Wadena County has 65 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 24% below the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Wadena County, MN? ▼
Wadena County, MN has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wadena County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Wadena County are volunteer.
Does Wadena County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Wadena 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 Wadena County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.