County profile
Grand Traverse County, MI 6 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 6 HIFLD departments in Grand Traverse County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Grand Traverse County, MI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 6; 156 personnel); #61 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #61 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grand Traverse County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Traverse City · EMS | volunteer | 78 |
| Grand Traverse Rural Fire Department Traverse City · EMS | other | - |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Traverse City Field Office Traverse City | other | - |
| Peninsula Township Fire Department Traverse City · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Traverse City Fire Department Traverse City · EMS | career | 30 |
| Traverse City Fire Department Aircraft Rescue Firefighting - Cherry Capital Airport Traverse City · EMS | other | 2 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
5.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 156 roster).
Largest book: Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department holds 50% of county personnel (78 of 156).
Photo-finish peer: Baker County, FL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Grand Traverse County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Grand Traverse County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Grand Traverse County, MI? ▼
Grand Traverse County, MI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Grand Traverse County? ▼
Grand Traverse County has 156 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
Does Grand Traverse County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.