County profile
Alpena County, MI 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Alpena County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Alpena County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 139 personnel), #60 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #60 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Alpena Township Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Alpena County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena Township Fire Department Alpena · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| City of Alpena Fire Department Alpena · EMS | career | 27 |
| Green Township Volunteer Fire Department Lachine · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Long Rapids Township Fire Department Lachine · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Maple Ridge Township Fire Department Alpena · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Alpena Field Office Alpena | volunteer | 8 |
| Sanborn Township Fire Department Ossineke · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Wilson Township Fire and Rescue Alpena · EMS | other | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 139 roster).
Largest book: Alpena Township Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (28 of 139).
Photo-finish peer: Baker County, FL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Alpena County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Alpena County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Alpena County, MI? ▼
Alpena County, MI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #60 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Alpena County? ▼
Alpena County has 139 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 23% below the Michigan average.
Does Alpena County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Alpena 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 Alpena County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.