Volunteer EMS Provider

Plymouth Fire Department

Plymouth, MN · Hennepin County

Plymouth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Plymouth, MN (Hennepin County), with 3 stations and 76 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

76
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+262%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Plymouth, MN
FDID
27123

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How Plymouth Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 98% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 262% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Plymouth Fire Department

Plymouth Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Plymouth, within Hennepin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 76 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Plymouth Fire Department runs 262% 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 Plymouth Fire Department have?

Plymouth Fire Department has 76 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 262% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Plymouth Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Plymouth Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Plymouth Fire Department operate?

Plymouth Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Plymouth Fire Department?

Plymouth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Hennepin 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.