County profile
Ionia County, MI 12 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 12 HIFLD departments in Ionia County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ionia County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 12 departments; 255 personnel), #38 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Ionia Department of Public Safety
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ionia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Fire Department Belding · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Berlin-Orange Fire Department Ionia · EMS | other | 21 |
| Campbell Township Fire Department Clarksville · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Hubbardston - North Plains Fire Department Hubbardston | volunteer | 18 |
| Ionia Department of Public Safety Ionia | career | 35 |
| Lake Odessa Fire Department Lake Odessa | volunteer | 18 |
| Lyons - Muir Fire Department Lyons | volunteer | 24 |
| Orleans Township Volunteer Fire Department Orleans · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Pewamo Fire Department Pewamo | volunteer | 14 |
| Portland Fire Department Portland | volunteer | 30 |
| Ronald Township Volunteer Fire Department Fenwick · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Saranac Community Fire Department Saranac | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 255 roster).
Largest book: Ionia Department of Public Safety holds 14% of county personnel (35 of 255).
Photo-finish peer: Limestone County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Ionia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Ionia County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Ionia County, MI? ▼
Ionia County, MI has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ionia County? ▼
Ionia County has 255 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Ionia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Ionia 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 Ionia County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.