Shakopee Fire Department
Shakopee, MN · Scott County
Shakopee Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Shakopee, MN (Scott County), with 2 stations and 49 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 49
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Shakopee, MN
- County
- Scott County
- FDID
- 70106
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-01061 | $2,632,889.56 |
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 Shakopee Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 93% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Shakopee Fire Department
Shakopee Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Shakopee, within Scott County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 49 total personnel, 2 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. Shakopee Fire Department runs 133% 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: Shakopee Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,632,889.56 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 Shakopee Fire Department have? ▼
Shakopee Fire Department has 49 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 133% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Shakopee Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Shakopee Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Shakopee Fire Department operate? ▼
Shakopee Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Shakopee Fire Department? ▼
Shakopee Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Scott County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Shakopee Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Shakopee Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,632,889.56 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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