County profile
Jackson County, MI 18 departments
439 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Jackson County · #18 of 83 in-state.
Jackson County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (439 personnel across 18 departments) - #18 of 83 in-state; mix 4/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Summit Township Fire Department
- 12 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (439 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 439 roster).
Largest book: Summit Township Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (48 of 439).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, PA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 439 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 9% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, MI? ▼
Jackson County, MI has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Jackson County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Jackson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.