County profile
Grand Forks County, ND 11 departments
332 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Grand Forks County · #2 of 53 in-state.
Grand Forks County, ND carries a heavy HIFLD roster (332 personnel across 11 departments) - #2 of 53 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 53 in North Dakota
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Grand Forks Fire Department
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grand Forks County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Emerado Rural Fire Department Emerado · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Ferry Township Rural Fire Protection District Manvel · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Gilby Fire Protection District Gilby · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Station-Dod Grand Forks Air Force Base | career | 57 |
| Grand Forks Fire Department Grand Forks · EMS | career | 66 |
| Inkster Rural Fire Protection District Inkster · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Larimore Volunteer Fire Department Larimore · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Niagara Fire Protection District Niagara · EMS | other | - |
| Northwood Fire Department Northwood · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Reynolds Fire Protection District Reynolds | volunteer | 18 |
| Thompson Fire Protection District Thompson · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (332 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 332 roster).
Largest book: Grand Forks Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (66 of 332).
Photo-finish peer: Emanuel County, GA (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grand Forks County? ▼
Grand Forks County has 332 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 36% above the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Grand Forks County, ND? ▼
Grand Forks County, ND has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grand Forks County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Grand Forks County are volunteer.
Does Grand Forks County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.