County profile
Genesee County, MI 25 departments
1,035 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Genesee County · #5 of 83 in-state.
Genesee County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,035 personnel across 25 departments) - #5 of 83 in-state; mix 2/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in City of Flint Fire Department
- 11 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Genesee County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,035 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 1,035 roster).
Largest book: City of Flint Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (240 of 1,035).
Photo-finish peer: Lebanon County, PA (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Genesee County? ▼
Genesee County has 1,035 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 86% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Genesee County, MI? ▼
Genesee County, MI has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Genesee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 25 departments (80%) in Genesee County are volunteer.
Does Genesee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Genesee 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 Genesee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.