Volunteer

Jacobson Fire Department

Jacobson, MN · Aitkin County

Jacobson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jacobson, MN (Aitkin County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

28
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+33%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
65th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Jacobson, MN
FDID
01103

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How Jacobson Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 65% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 33% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Jacobson Fire Department

Jacobson Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jacobson, within Aitkin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Jacobson Fire Department runs 33% 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 Jacobson Fire Department have?

Jacobson Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Jacobson Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Jacobson Fire Department operate?

Jacobson Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Jacobson Fire Department?

Jacobson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Aitkin 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.