Volunteer

Tracy Fire Department

Tracy, MN · Lyon County

Tracy Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Tracy, MN (Lyon County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

26
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+24%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
57th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
26
personnel per station
staffing density
$185K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Tracy, MN
FDID
42110

FEMA Grant History

$185K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2009 EMW-2009-FV-0015 $185,250

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 Tracy Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 57% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 24% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About Tracy Fire Department

Tracy Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Tracy, within Lyon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Tracy Fire Department runs 24% 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: Tracy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,250 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 Tracy Fire Department have?

Tracy Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does Tracy Fire Department provide EMS services?

Tracy Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Tracy Fire Department operate?

Tracy Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Tracy Fire Department?

Tracy Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lyon County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Tracy Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Tracy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,250 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.

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.