Wilmont Fire Department
Wilmont, MN · Nobles County
Wilmont Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wilmont, MN (Nobles County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Wilmont, MN
- County
- Nobles County
- FDID
- 53109
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-04223 | $224,952.38 |
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 Wilmont Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 37% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Wilmont Fire Department
Wilmont Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wilmont, within Nobles County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. Wilmont Fire Department runs 14% 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: Wilmont Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $224,952.38 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 Wilmont Fire Department have? ▼
Wilmont Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Wilmont Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Wilmont Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Wilmont Fire Department operate? ▼
Wilmont Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Wilmont Fire Department? ▼
Wilmont Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Nobles County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Wilmont Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wilmont Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $224,952.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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