Volunteer EMS Provider

Ham Lake Fire Department

Ham Lake, MN · Anoka County

Ham Lake Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ham Lake, MN (Anoka County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+67%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
82th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Ham Lake, MN
FDID
02109

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How Ham Lake Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 82% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 67% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Ham Lake Fire Department

Ham Lake Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ham Lake, within Anoka County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Ham Lake 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Ham Lake Fire Department have?

Ham Lake Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 67% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Ham Lake Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Ham Lake Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Ham Lake Fire Department operate?

Ham Lake Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Ham Lake Fire Department?

Ham Lake Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Anoka County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.