County profile
Iosco County, MI 7 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 7 HIFLD departments in Iosco County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Iosco County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 7 departments; 196 personnel), #50 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iosco County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh-Reno-Whittemore Fire Department Whittemore | volunteer | 18 |
| East Tawas Fire Department East Tawas | volunteer | 29 |
| Grant Township Volunteer Fire Department National City | volunteer | 29 |
| Oscoda Fire Department Oscoda · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Plainfield Township Fire Department Hale | volunteer | 24 |
| Tawas City Fire Department Tawas City | volunteer | 22 |
| United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station Oscoda | volunteer | 44 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 196 roster).
Largest book: United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station holds 22% of county personnel (44 of 196).
Photo-finish peer: Pope County, AR (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Iosco County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 7 departments (100%) in Iosco County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Iosco County, MI? ▼
Iosco County, MI has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Iosco County? ▼
Iosco County has 196 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 27% above the Michigan average.
Does Iosco County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Iosco 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 Iosco County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.