County profile
Bay County, MI 16 departments
394 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Bay County · #22 of 83 in-state.
Bay County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (394 personnel across 16 departments) - #22 of 83 in-state; mix 1/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Bay City Fire and Rescue
- 15 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bay County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Williams Fire Department Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Bangor Township Fire Department Bay City · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Bay City Fire and Rescue Bay City · EMS | career | 61 |
| Bay City Fire Department Bay City · EMS | other | - |
| Beaver Township Fire Department Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Essexville Department of Public Safety Essexville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Frankenlust Fire Department Bay City · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Garfield Township Fire Department Linwood · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Gibson Township Fire Department Bentley · EMS | other | 22 |
| Hampton Township Fire Department Essexville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Kawkawlin Township Fire Department Kawkawlin · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Merritt Township Fire Department Munger | volunteer | 14 |
| Monitor Township Fire Department Bay City · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Mount Forest Township Fire Department Pinconning · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Pinconning-Fraser Fire Department Pinconning · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Portsmouth Township Fire Department Bay City · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (394 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (81% volunteer).
4.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 394 roster).
Largest book: Bay City Fire and Rescue holds 15% of county personnel (61 of 394).
Photo-finish peer: Blount County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bay County? ▼
Bay County has 394 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 14% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Bay County, MI? ▼
Bay County, MI has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bay County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 16 departments (81%) in Bay County are volunteer.
Does Bay County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Bay County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Bay County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.