County profile
Calhoun County, MI 20 departments
593 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Calhoun County · #11 of 83 in-state.
Calhoun County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (593 personnel across 20 departments) - #11 of 83 in-state; mix 5/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Battle Creek Fire Department
- 4 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calhoun County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (593 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 593 roster).
Largest book: Battle Creek Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (103 of 593).
Photo-finish peer: Accomack County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Calhoun County? ▼
Calhoun County has 593 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 36% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Calhoun County, MI? ▼
Calhoun County, MI has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Calhoun County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 20 departments (65%) in Calhoun County are volunteer.
Does Calhoun County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.