County profile
Branch County, MI 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Branch County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Branch County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 117 personnel), #75 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #75 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Bronson Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Branch County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Fire Department Bronson · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Coldwater Fire Department Coldwater | career | 23 |
| Lakeland Fire Department Coldwater | volunteer | 18 |
| Quincy Fire Department Quincy | volunteer | 15 |
| Sherwood Township Fire Department Sherwood | volunteer | 18 |
| Union City Fire Department Union City · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 117 roster).
Largest book: Bronson Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (25 of 117).
Photo-finish peer: Perry County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Branch County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Branch County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Branch County, MI? ▼
Branch County, MI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #75 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Branch County? ▼
Branch County has 117 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 9% below the Michigan average.
Does Branch County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Branch 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 Branch County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.