PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
Prinsburg, MN · Kandiyohi County
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Prinsburg, MN (Kandiyohi 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
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Prinsburg, MN
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- FDID
- 34107
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-01345 | $426,341.4 |
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 PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 18% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Prinsburg, within Kandiyohi 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, 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. PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 5% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $426,341.4 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Kandiyohi County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, PRINSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $426,341.4 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.