County profile
Leelanau County, MI 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Leelanau County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Leelanau County, MI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 103 personnel); #70 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #70 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Leelanau-Northport Emergency Services
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Leelanau County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Fire Department Cedar · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Elmwood Township Fire and Rescue Department Traverse City · EMS | other | - |
| Empire Volunteer Fire Department Empire · EMS | other | 20 |
| Glen Arbor Township Fire Department Glen Arbor · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Grand Traverse Band Fire and Rescue Peshawbestown · EMS | volunteer | 6 |
| Leelanau-Northport Emergency Services Northport · EMS | other | 27 |
| Leland Township Fire and Rescue Department Leland · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Leland Township Fire and Rescue Department Lake Leelanau · EMS | other | - |
| Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority - Bingham Station Traverse City · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (44% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 103 roster).
Largest book: Leelanau-Northport Emergency Services holds 26% of county personnel (27 of 103).
Photo-finish peer: Kauai County, HI (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Leelanau County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Leelanau County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Leelanau County, MI? ▼
Leelanau County, MI has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #70 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Leelanau County? ▼
Leelanau County has 103 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 50% below the Michigan average.
Does Leelanau County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.