County profile
Baraga County, MI 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Baraga County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Baraga County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 164 personnel), #55 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 83 in Michigan
- 6.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in L'anse Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Baraga County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arvon Volunteer Fire Department Skanee | other | - |
| Aura Volunteer Fire Department L'Anse | volunteer | 26 |
| Baraga Volunteer Fire Department Baraga | volunteer | 20 |
| Covington Township Volunteer Fire Department Covington | volunteer | 25 |
| Keweenaw Bay Fire Department Baraga · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| L'anse Fire Department L'Anse · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Baraga Forest Baraga | volunteer | 16 |
| Pelkie Volunteer Fire Department Pelkie · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
6.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 164 roster).
Largest book: L'anse Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (40 of 164).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, IN (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Baraga County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Baraga County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Baraga County, MI? ▼
Baraga County, MI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Baraga County? ▼
Baraga County has 164 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Baraga County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Baraga 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 Baraga County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.