Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.
Incident Composition (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
1,351
Avg Incidents / Year
47.7%
EMS Share
16%
Fire Share
14.6%
False Alarm Rate
+12.8%
5-Year Trend
16
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls Fire Dept | 1,771 | 11.7% | 24.9% | 26.8% | +69.4% |
| New York Mills Fire Dept | 1,117 | 6.7% | 85.2% | 4.2% | -18.5% |
| Perham Fire Dept | 952 | 16.3% | 17.8% | 32.4% | +6.7% |
| Underwood Fire Dept | 685 | 9.5% | 82.9% | 0.7% | +21.6% |
| Dalton Fire Dept | 410 | 11.5% | 74.1% | 1.2% | +35.2% |
| Pelican Rapids Fire Dept | 392 | 29.1% | 31.1% | 13.8% | -47.3% |
| Deer Creek Fire Dept | 375 | 13.3% | 79.2% | 0% | -18.6% |
| Henning Fire Dept | 205 | 29.8% | 37.1% | 15.1% | +8.6% |
| Battle Lake Fire Dept | 204 | 28.9% | 12.7% | 14.7% | +48.3% |
| Vergas Fire Dept | 201 | 54.7% | 24.4% | 5.5% | -24.2% |
| Dent Fire Dept | 195 | 31.8% | 48.2% | 2.6% | +46.9% |
| Elizabeth Fire Dept | 164 | 17.7% | 70.7% | 1.2% | +112.5% |
| Ottertail Fire Dept | 38 | 28.9% | 18.4% | 28.9% | +866.7% |
| Bluffton Fire Dept | 30 | 73.3% | 0% | 0% | -83.3% |
| Parkers Prairie Fire Dept | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0% | -75% |
| Vining Fire Dept | 7 | 100% | 0% | 0% | — |
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