Volunteer

Marshall Fire Department

Marshall, MN · Lyon County

Marshall Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Marshall, MN (Lyon County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+114%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
91th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.9M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Marshall, MN
FDID
42106

FEMA Grant History

$1.9M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2009 EMW-2009-FR-0008 $1,885,091

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 Marshall Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 91% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 114% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Marshall Fire Department

Marshall Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Marshall, within Lyon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 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. Marshall Fire Department runs 114% 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: Marshall Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,885,091 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 Marshall Fire Department have?

Marshall Fire Department has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 114% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Marshall Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Marshall Fire Department operate?

Marshall Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Marshall Fire Department?

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

Has Marshall Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Marshall Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,885,091 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.

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.