County profile
Barry County, MI 12 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 12 HIFLD departments in Barry County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Barry County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 12 departments; 269 personnel), #36 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #36 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Thornapple Township Fire and Emergency Services
- 3 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Barry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Castleto-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Department Nashville | volunteer | 18 |
| Delton Fire Department Delton | other | 25 |
| Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department Freeport | volunteer | 24 |
| Hastings Fire Department Hastings · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Hickory Corners Fire Department Hickory Corners | volunteer | 20 |
| Johnstown Township Fire Department Battle Creek | volunteer | 20 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Yankee Springs Field Office Middleville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Orangeville Township Volunteer Fire Department Shelbyville | volunteer | 24 |
| Prairieville Township-Pine Lake Fire Department Plainwell | volunteer | 16 |
| Thornapple Township Fire and Emergency Services Middleville · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Woodland Township Fire Department Woodland | volunteer | 24 |
| Yankee Springs Township Fire Department Wayland | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 269 roster).
Largest book: Thornapple Township Fire and Emergency Services holds 20% of county personnel (55 of 269).
Photo-finish peer: Floyd County, KY (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Barry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Barry County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Barry County, MI? ▼
Barry County, MI has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Barry County? ▼
Barry County has 269 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 0% above the Michigan average.
Does Barry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Barry 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 Barry County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.