County profile
Washington County, MN 15 departments
538 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Washington County · #4 of 87 in-state.
Washington County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (538 personnel across 15 departments) - #4 of 87 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 87 in Minnesota
- 4.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Woodbury Fire Department - Radio
- 7 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bayport Fire Department Bayport | volunteer | 25 |
| City of Scandia Fire and Rescue Scandia | volunteer | 26 |
| Cottage Grove Fire Department Cottage Grove | volunteer | 63 |
| Forest Lake Fire Department Forest Lake | volunteer | 30 |
| Hugo Fire Department Hugo · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Lake Elmo Fire Department Lake Elmo | volunteer | 29 |
| Lower Saint Croix Valley Fire Department Lakeland · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Mahtomedi Fire Department Mahtomedi · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Marine on Saint Croix Fire Department and Ambulance Service Marine On Saint Croix · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Newport Fire Department Newport | volunteer | 24 |
| Oakdale Fire Department Oakdale · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Saint Paul Park Fire Department Saint Paul Park | volunteer | 30 |
| Stillwater Fire and Rescue Stillwater | volunteer | 39 |
| Woodbury Fire Department - Radio Woodbury · EMS | volunteer | 78 |
| Woodbury Fire Department - Thames Woodbury · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (538 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (93% volunteer).
4.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 538 roster).
Largest book: Woodbury Fire Department - Radio holds 14% of county personnel (78 of 538).
Photo-finish peer: Oconto County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 538 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 71% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, MN? ▼
Washington County, MN has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 15 departments (93%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.