County profile
Lake County, MI 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Lake County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lake County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 88 personnel), #79 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Baldwin Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Fire Department Baldwin | volunteer | 20 |
| Lake Township Fire Department Baldwin · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Baldwin Field Office Baldwin | volunteer | 14 |
| Sauble-Elk-Eden Township Fire Department Irons · EMS | other | 15 |
| United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - Huron-Manistee National Forest - Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger Station Baldwin · EMS | other | - |
| Webber Township Fire Department Baldwin · EMS | volunteer | 7 |
| Yates Township Fire Department Idlewild | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 88 roster).
Largest book: Baldwin Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (20 of 88).
Photo-finish peer: Coosa County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Lake County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, MI? ▼
Lake County, MI has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 88 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 41% below the Michigan average.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Lake 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 Lake County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.