County profile
Gratiot County, MI 6 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 6 HIFLD departments in Gratiot County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Gratiot County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 6 departments; 135 personnel), #69 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #69 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Alma Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gratiot County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Fire Department Alma · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Ashley Fire Department Ashley | volunteer | 18 |
| Breckenridge-Wheeler Fire Department Breckenridge · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Ithaca Fire Department Ithaca | volunteer | 20 |
| Mid-Michigan Community Fire Department Saint Louis · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Perrinton Fire Department Perrinton | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 135 roster).
Largest book: Alma Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (25 of 135).
Photo-finish peer: Marengo County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Gratiot County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 6 departments (100%) in Gratiot County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Gratiot County, MI? ▼
Gratiot County, MI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #69 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Gratiot County? ▼
Gratiot County has 135 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 5% above the Michigan average.
Does Gratiot County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Gratiot 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 Gratiot County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.