Virginia Fire Department
Virginia, MN · St Louis County
Virginia Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Virginia, MN (St Louis County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Virginia, MN
- County
- St Louis County
- FDID
- 69258
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-03572 | $734,950 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FO-0672 | $271,393 |
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 Virginia Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 26% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Virginia Fire Department
Virginia Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Virginia, within St Louis County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 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. Virginia Fire Department runs 0% 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: Virginia Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,006,343 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 Virginia Fire Department have? ▼
Virginia Fire Department has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Virginia Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Virginia Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Virginia Fire Department operate? ▼
Virginia Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Virginia Fire Department? ▼
Virginia Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving St Louis County, MN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Virginia Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Virginia Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,006,343 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota has 883 fire departments with 18,231 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.
Fire Department Guides
Related Fire Data
Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.
Nearby Departments
Explore More
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.