County profile
Berrien County, MI 29 departments
631 HIFLD personnel across 29 departments in Berrien County · #9 of 83 in-state.
Berrien County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (631 personnel across 29 departments) - #9 of 83 in-state; mix 3/19/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Lincoln Charter Township Fire Department
- 29 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Berrien County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (631 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 19 volunteer, 0 combination (66% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 631 roster).
Largest book: Lincoln Charter Township Fire Department holds 6% of county personnel (38 of 631).
Photo-finish peer: Cecil County, MD (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Berrien County? ▼
Berrien County has 631 total fire department personnel across 29 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 0% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Berrien County, MI? ▼
Berrien County, MI has 29 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 19 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Berrien County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 19 of 29 departments (66%) in Berrien County are volunteer.
Does Berrien County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Berrien County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Berrien County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.