County profile
Alcona County, MI 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Alcona County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Alcona County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 126 personnel), #72 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 83 in Michigan
- 6.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Mikado Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Alcona County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barton City Fire Department Barton City | volunteer | 10 |
| Curran Volunteer Fire Department Curran · EMS | other | 14 |
| Curtis Township Fire Department Glennie | volunteer | 14 |
| Greenbush Township Volunteer Fire Department Greenbush | volunteer | 12 |
| Harrisville Fire Department Harrisville · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Hubbard Lake Fire Department Hubbard Lake · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department Lincoln | volunteer | 16 |
| Mikado Township Volunteer Fire Department Mikado · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| South Shore Hubbard Lake Fire Department Spruce | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
6.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Mikado Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (20 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, GA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Alcona County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Alcona County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Alcona County, MI? ▼
Alcona County, MI has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Alcona County? ▼
Alcona County has 126 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 36% below the Michigan average.
Does Alcona County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Alcona County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Alcona County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.