County profile
Kalamazoo County, MI 18 departments
832 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Kalamazoo County · #6 of 83 in-state.
Kalamazoo County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (832 personnel across 18 departments) - #6 of 83 in-state; mix 2/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
- 7 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kalamazoo County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (832 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (32 stations / 832 roster).
Largest book: Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety holds 39% of county personnel (325 of 832).
Photo-finish peer: Georgetown County, SC (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kalamazoo County? ▼
Kalamazoo County has 832 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 109% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Kalamazoo County, MI? ▼
Kalamazoo County, MI has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kalamazoo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Kalamazoo County are volunteer.
Does Kalamazoo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.