Cold Spring Fire Department
Cold Spring, MN · Stearns County
Cold Spring Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cold Spring, MN (Stearns County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Cold Spring, MN
- County
- Stearns County
- FDID
- 73105
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FG-0480 | $161,756 |
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 Cold Spring Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 70% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Cold Spring Fire Department
Cold Spring Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Cold Spring, within Stearns County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Cold Spring Fire Department runs 43% 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: Cold Spring Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $161,756 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 Cold Spring Fire Department have? ▼
Cold Spring Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 43% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Cold Spring Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Cold Spring Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Cold Spring Fire Department operate? ▼
Cold Spring Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Cold Spring Fire Department? ▼
Cold Spring Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Stearns County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Cold Spring Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Cold Spring Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $161,756 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2006.
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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