County profile
Wright County, MN 16 departments
362 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Wright County · #10 of 87 in-state.
Wright County, MN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (362 personnel across 16 departments) - #10 of 87 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 87 in Minnesota
- 3.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Albertville Fire Department
- 15 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wright County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albertville Fire Department Albertville · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| Annandale Volunteer Fire Department Annandale · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Buffalo Fire Department Buffalo · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Centennial Fire Station Buffalo · EMS | other | - |
| Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department Clearwater · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Cokato Fire Department / Cokato Ambulance Service Cokato · EMS | other | - |
| Delano Fire Department Delano | other | - |
| Hanover Fire Department Hanover · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Howard Lake Fire Department and Ambulance Service Howard Lake · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Maple Lake Fire Department Maple Lake · EMS | other | - |
| Monticello Fire Department Monticello · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Montrose Fire Department Montrose · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Rockford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Rockford · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Saint Michael Fire Department - Frankfort Station Saint Michael · EMS | other | - |
| South Haven Fire Department South Haven · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Waverly Fire and Rescue Waverly · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (362 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
3.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 362 roster).
Largest book: Albertville Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (56 of 362).
Photo-finish peer: Sumner County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wright County? ▼
Wright County has 362 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 10% above the Minnesota average.
How many fire departments are in Wright County, MN? ▼
Wright County, MN has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wright County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 16 departments (69%) in Wright County are volunteer.
Does Wright County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Wright 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 Wright County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.