County profile
Kalkaska County, MI 8 departments
85 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Kalkaska County · #81 of 83 in-state.
Kalkaska County, MI reports a light HIFLD roster (85 personnel, 8 departments); #81 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #81 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Kalkaska Township Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kalkaska County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Township Fire Department Kalkaska · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Blue Lake Township Fire Department Kalkaska · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Boardman Township Fire Department South Boardman · EMS | other | 15 |
| Clearwater Township Fire Department Rapid City | volunteer | - |
| Coldsprings-Excelsior Township Fire and Rescue Department Kalkaska | other | - |
| Garfield Township Fire Department Fife Lake | volunteer | 12 |
| Kalkaska Township Fire Department Kalkaska | volunteer | 25 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Kalkaska Field Office Kalkaska · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (85 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 85 roster).
Largest book: Kalkaska Township Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (25 of 85).
Photo-finish peer: Chicot County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kalkaska County? ▼
Kalkaska County has 85 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 50% below the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Kalkaska County, MI? ▼
Kalkaska County, MI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #81 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kalkaska County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Kalkaska County are volunteer.
Does Kalkaska County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.