County profile
Huron County, MI 14 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 14 HIFLD departments in Huron County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Huron County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 14 departments; 289 personnel), #32 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Kinde Area Fire Department
- 7 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Huron County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe Area Fire Department Bad Axe · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Bingham Township Fire Department Ubly | volunteer | 20 |
| Caseville Area Fire Protection Association Caseville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Fairhaven Township Fire Department Bay Port · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Harbor Beach Fire Department Harbor Beach · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Kinde Area Fire Department Kinde · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Oliver Township Fire Department Elkton | other | 21 |
| Owendale Fire Department Owendale · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Port Austin Fire Department Port Austin · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Sebewaing Township Fire Department Sebewaing | volunteer | 20 |
| Sherman Township Fire Department Ruth | volunteer | 21 |
| Sigel Township Fire Department Harbor Beach | volunteer | 24 |
| Village of Port Hope Fire Department Port Hope | other | 18 |
| Winsor Township Fire Department Pigeon | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 289 roster).
Largest book: Kinde Area Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (24 of 289).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, IL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Huron County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 14 departments (86%) in Huron County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Huron County, MI? ▼
Huron County, MI has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Huron County? ▼
Huron County has 289 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Huron County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Huron 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 Huron County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.