County profile
Gladwin County, MI 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Gladwin County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Gladwin County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 164 personnel), #56 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #56 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gladwin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton Area Fire Department Beaverton | volunteer | 30 |
| Billings Township Fire Department Beaverton · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Butman Township Fire Rescue Gladwin | volunteer | 20 |
| Clement Township Fire Department Gladwin · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department Gladwin | volunteer | 41 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Gladwin Field Office Gladwin · EMS | other | - |
| Secord Township Fire Rescue Gladwin | volunteer | 10 |
| Wildwood Fire Department Alger | other | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 164 roster).
Largest book: Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (41 of 164).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, IN (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Gladwin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Gladwin County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Gladwin County, MI? ▼
Gladwin County, MI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Gladwin County? ▼
Gladwin County has 164 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Gladwin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Gladwin 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 Gladwin County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.