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Bloomington Fire Department

Bloomington, MN · Hennepin County

Bloomington Fire Department is a fire department serving Bloomington, MN (Hennepin County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

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Total personnel
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Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
$13.2M
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Bloomington, MN

FEMA Grant History

$13.2M
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2023 EMW-2023-FF-01351 $6,942,948.66
2021 EMW-2021-FF-01673 $6,271,738.56

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

What This Data Tells You About Bloomington Fire Department

Bloomington Fire Department operates as a fire department in Bloomington, within Hennepin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, 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. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. 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: Bloomington Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $13,214,687.22 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 Bloomington Fire Department have?

Personnel data for Bloomington Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

Does Bloomington Fire Department provide EMS services?

Bloomington Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Bloomington Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Bloomington Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Bloomington Fire Department?

Bloomington Fire Department is a fire department serving Hennepin County, MN.

Has Bloomington Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Bloomington Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $13,214,687.22 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.

How many fire departments are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 883 fire departments with 18,231 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.