County profile
Hillsdale County, MI 14 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 14 HIFLD departments in Hillsdale County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hillsdale County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 14 departments; 296 personnel), #31 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 83 in Michigan
- 7.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Hillsdale City Fire Department
- 8 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hillsdale County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Township Fire Department Allen | volunteer | 19 |
| Camden Fire Department Camden | volunteer | 21 |
| Hillsdale City Fire Department Hillsdale · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Hillsdale Rural Fire Department Hillsdale | volunteer | 20 |
| Jonesville Fire Department Jonesville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Litchfield Fire Department Litchfield | volunteer | 22 |
| Montgomery Fire Department Montgomery · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Moscow Township Fire Department Jonesville · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| North Adams Fire Department North Adams · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Pittsford-Jefferson Fire and Rescue Pittsford · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Reading Community Fire Department Reading | volunteer | 20 |
| Somerset Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Somerset Center · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Woodbridge Township Fire and Rescue Hillsdale | volunteer | 17 |
| Wright-Waldron Fire and Ambulance Association Waldron · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
7.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 296 roster).
Largest book: Hillsdale City Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (28 of 296).
Photo-finish peer: Autauga County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Hillsdale County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 14 departments (100%) in Hillsdale County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hillsdale County, MI? ▼
Hillsdale County, MI has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hillsdale County? ▼
Hillsdale County has 296 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Hillsdale County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.