County profile
Eaton County, MI 13 departments
401 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Eaton County · #21 of 83 in-state.
Eaton County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (401 personnel across 13 departments) - #21 of 83 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.74 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Windsor Township Emergency Services
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Eaton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Community Fire Department Bellevue | volunteer | 21 |
| Charlotte Fire Department Charlotte · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Delta Township Fire Department Lansing · EMS | career | 48 |
| Eaton Rapids City Fire Department Eaton Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department Eaton Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority Grand Ledge · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Hamlin Township Fire Rescue Eaton Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Olivet Fire Department Olivet · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Potterville-Benton Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Potterville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Roxand Township Fire Department Mulliken · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Sunfield Fire District Sunfield · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Vermontville Fire and Emergency Medical Services Vermontville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Windsor Township Emergency Services Dimondale · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (401 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (92% volunteer).
3.74 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 401 roster).
Largest book: Windsor Township Emergency Services holds 14% of county personnel (55 of 401).
Photo-finish peer: Nash County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Eaton County? ▼
Eaton County has 401 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 41% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Eaton County, MI? ▼
Eaton County, MI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Eaton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 13 departments (92%) in Eaton County are volunteer.
Does Eaton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Eaton 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 Eaton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.