Janesville Fire Department
Janesville, MN · Waseca County
Janesville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Janesville, MN (Waseca County), with 1 station and 50 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 50
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Janesville, MN
- County
- Waseca County
- FDID
- 81101
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | EMW-2005-FG-0509 | $212,709 |
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 Janesville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 93% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Janesville Fire Department
Janesville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Janesville, within Waseca County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 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. Janesville Fire Department runs 138% 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: Janesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $212,709 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 Janesville Fire Department have? ▼
Janesville Fire Department has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 138% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Janesville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Janesville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Janesville Fire Department operate? ▼
Janesville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Janesville Fire Department? ▼
Janesville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Waseca County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Janesville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Janesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $212,709 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2005.
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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