County profile
Gogebic County, MI 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Gogebic County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Gogebic County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 189 personnel), #51 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Ironwood Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gogebic County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Fire Department Bessemer | volunteer | 20 |
| Bessemer Township Volunteer Fire Department Ramsay | volunteer | 18 |
| Ironwood Fire Department Ironwood · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Ironwood Township Volunteer Fire Department Ironwood | volunteer | 42 |
| Lake Gogebic Volunteer Fire Department Marenisco | volunteer | 15 |
| Marenisco Volunteer Fire Department Marenisco · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| United States Forest Service - Watersmeet Ranger District Watersmeet | other | - |
| Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department Wakefield | other | 21 |
| Watersmeet Township Volunteer Fire Department Watersmeet · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 189 roster).
Largest book: Ironwood Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (42 of 189).
Photo-finish peer: Camden County, GA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Gogebic County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Gogebic County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Gogebic County, MI? ▼
Gogebic County, MI has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Gogebic County? ▼
Gogebic County has 189 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Gogebic County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Gogebic 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 Gogebic County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.