County profile
Dickinson County, MI 10 departments
Volunteer share 40% across 10 HIFLD departments in Dickinson County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dickinson County, MI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 40% of 10; 159 personnel); #58 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Breitung Township Fire Department
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dickinson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Breen Township Fire Department Foster City · EMS | other | 16 |
| Breitung Township Fire Department Kingsford · EMS | other | - |
| Breitung Township Fire Department Quinnesec · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Felch Township Volunteer Fire Department Felch · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Iron Mountain Fire Department Iron Mountain | career | 15 |
| Kingsford Department of Public Safety Kingsford | career | 19 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Norway Field Office Norway | other | - |
| Norway Volunteer Fire Department Norway | volunteer | 30 |
| Sagola Township Volunteer Fire Department Channing · EMS | other | 15 |
| West Branch Township Volunteer Fire Department Ralph | volunteer | 9 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (40% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 159 roster).
Largest book: Breitung Township Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (40 of 159).
Photo-finish peer: Ashley County, AR (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Dickinson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Dickinson County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Dickinson County, MI? ▼
Dickinson County, MI has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dickinson County? ▼
Dickinson County has 159 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 27% below the Michigan average.
Does Dickinson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.