Red Wing Fire Department
Red Wing, MN · Goodhue County
Red Wing Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Red Wing, MN (Goodhue County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 45
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Red Wing, MN
- County
- Goodhue County
- FDID
- 25306
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02243 | $280,000 |
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 Red Wing Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 91% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Red Wing Fire Department
Red Wing Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Red Wing, within Goodhue 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 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. Red Wing 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: Red Wing Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $280,000 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 Red Wing Fire Department have? ▼
Red Wing Fire Department has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 114% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Red Wing Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Red Wing Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Red Wing Fire Department operate? ▼
Red Wing Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Red Wing Fire Department? ▼
Red Wing Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Goodhue County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Red Wing Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Red Wing Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $280,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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