Career (Paid) EMS Provider

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Minneapolis, MN · Hennepin County

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Minneapolis, MN (Hennepin County), with 19 stations and 445 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

445
Total personnel
19
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+2019%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
100th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Minneapolis, MN
FDID
27218

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 100% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 2019% above the state average
Stations
19
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Minneapolis, within Hennepin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 445 total personnel, 19 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 2019% 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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT has 445 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 2019% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 19 fire stations.

What type of fire department is MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Hennepin County, MN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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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Federal data sources

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.