Volunteer

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fulda, MN · Murray County

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Fulda, MN (Murray County), with 1 station and 34 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+62%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
81th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
34
personnel per station
staffing density
$453K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Fulda, MN
FDID
51105

FEMA Grant History

$453K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FG-01419 $453,142.85

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 FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 81% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 62% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Fulda, within Murray County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 62% 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: FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $453,142.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 62% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT?

FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Murray County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, FULDA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $453,142.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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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Federal data sources

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.