Lake Park Fire Department
Lake Park, MN · Becker County
Lake Park Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lake Park, MN (Becker County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lake Park, MN
- County
- Becker County
- FDID
- 03105
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2014FH00451 | $594,000 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FR00243 | $410,003 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FF00221 | $627,010 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00323 | $570,000 |
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 Lake Park Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 37% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Lake Park Fire Department
Lake Park Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lake Park, within Becker County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. Lake Park Fire Department runs 14% 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: Lake Park Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $2,201,013 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 Lake Park Fire Department have? ▼
Lake Park Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Lake Park Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Lake Park Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Lake Park Fire Department operate? ▼
Lake Park Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lake Park Fire Department? ▼
Lake Park Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Becker County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lake Park Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lake Park Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $2,201,013 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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