Volunteer

Medina Fire Department

Medina, ND · Stutsman County

Medina Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Medina, ND (Stutsman County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-9%
below ND avg personnel
(22/dept)
19th
percentile by size
of 250 ND depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Medina, ND
FDID
47228

Staffing vs the North Dakota average

How Medina Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Dakota. It is larger than 19% of the 250 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 9% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
13
ND departments
338

What This Data Tells You About Medina Fire Department

Medina Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Medina, within Stutsman County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. North Dakota has 338 registered fire departments and 7,271 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Medina Fire Department runs 9% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 6,600 fires, 13 fire deaths, and 72% 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 Medina Fire Department have?

Medina Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 9% below the North Dakota average of 22 per department.

Does Medina Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Medina Fire Department operate?

Medina Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Medina Fire Department?

Medina Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Stutsman County, ND. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in North Dakota?

North Dakota has 338 fire departments with 7,271 total personnel. 72% 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.