Volunteer

Kilkenny Fire Department

Kilkenny, MN · Le Sueur County

Kilkenny Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Kilkenny, MN (Le Sueur County), with 1 station and 66 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

66
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+214%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
66
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Kilkenny, MN
FDID
40104

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How Kilkenny Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 97% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 214% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Kilkenny Fire Department

Kilkenny Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Kilkenny, within Le Sueur County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 66 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. Kilkenny Fire Department runs 214% 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 Kilkenny Fire Department have?

Kilkenny Fire Department has 66 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 214% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Kilkenny Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Kilkenny Fire Department operate?

Kilkenny Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Kilkenny Fire Department?

Kilkenny Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Le Sueur 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.