County profile
Kent County, MI 32 departments
830 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Kent County · #4 of 83 in-state.
Kent County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (830 personnel across 32 departments) - #4 of 83 in-state; mix 4/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Plainfield Fire Department
- 27 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kent County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (830 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (47 stations / 830 roster).
Largest book: Plainfield Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (67 of 830).
Photo-finish peer: Collin County, TX (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kent County? ▼
Kent County has 830 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Kent County, MI? ▼
Kent County, MI has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kent County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 32 departments (75%) in Kent County are volunteer.
Does Kent County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 33 departments in Kent 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 Kent County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.