County profile
Iron County, MI 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Iron County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Iron County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 156 personnel), #62 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #62 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Caspian Volunteer Fire Department / Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iron County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Mastodon Township Volunteer Fire Department Crystal Falls · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Amasa-Hematite Township Volunteer Fire Department Crystal Falls · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Caspian Volunteer Fire Department / Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department Iron River | volunteer | 51 |
| Crystal Falls Fire Department Crystal Falls | volunteer | 25 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Crystal Falls Field Office Crystal Falls | other | - |
| West Iron County Fire Department Iron River | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 156 roster).
Largest book: Caspian Volunteer Fire Department / Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (51 of 156).
Photo-finish peer: Baker County, FL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Iron County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Iron County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Iron County, MI? ▼
Iron County, MI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Iron County? ▼
Iron County has 156 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
Does Iron County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Iron 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 Iron County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.