Volunteer EMS Provider

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE

Truman, MN · Martin County

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Truman, MN (Martin County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

26
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+24%
above MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
57th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
26
personnel per station
staffing density
$233K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Truman, MN
FDID
46108

FEMA Grant History

$233K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FG-10357 $232,958

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 TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE'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 TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE operates as a Volunteer department in Truman, within Martin 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 active, 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. TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE 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: TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,958 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 TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE have?

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE provide EMS services?

Yes, TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE operate?

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE?

TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Martin County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE received federal grants?

Yes, TRUMAN FIRE AND RESCUE / TRUMAN AMBULANCE SERVICE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,958 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.

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.