GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Glenville, MN · Freeborn County
GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Glenville, MN (Freeborn County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- —
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Glenville, MN
- County
- Freeborn County
- FDID
- 24109
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-08470 | $162,503.61 |
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 GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 44% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Glenville, within Freeborn County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, 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. GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 19% 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: GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $162,503.61 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 GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Freeborn County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, GLENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $162,503.61 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.