Austin Fire Department
Austin, MN · Mower County
Austin Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Austin, MN (Mower County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Austin, MN
- County
- Mower County
- FDID
- 50202
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO01672 | $206,777 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Minnesota average
How Austin Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 82% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Austin Fire Department
Austin Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Austin, within Mower County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Minnesota has 883 registered fire departments and 18,231 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. Austin Fire Department runs 67% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 28,000 fires, 48 fire deaths, and 68% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Austin Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $206,777 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Austin Fire Department have? ▼
Austin Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 67% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Austin Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Austin Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Austin Fire Department operate? ▼
Austin Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Austin Fire Department? ▼
Austin Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mower County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Austin Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Austin Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $206,777 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
How many fire departments are in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota has 883 fire departments with 18,231 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.
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