County profile
Livingston County, MI 13 departments
376 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Livingston County · #23 of 83 in-state.
Livingston County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (376 personnel across 13 departments) - #23 of 83 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Brighton Area Fire Department
- 10 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Livingston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Area Fire Department Brighton · EMS | volunteer | 77 |
| Brighton Township Fire Department Brighton · EMS | other | - |
| Fowlerville Area Fire Department Fowlerville | volunteer | 30 |
| Green Oak Township Fire Department South Lyon · EMS | other | - |
| Green Oak Township Fire Department Brighton · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Hamburg Township Fire Department Hamburg · EMS | other | - |
| Hamburg Township Fire Department Pinckney · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority Linden · EMS | other | - |
| Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority Hartland · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Howell Area Fire Department Howell | volunteer | 73 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Brighton Field Office Howell · EMS | other | - |
| Putnam Township Fire Department Pinckney · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Unadilla Township Fire Department Gregory | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (376 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
4.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 376 roster).
Largest book: Brighton Area Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (77 of 376).
Photo-finish peer: Missoula County, MT (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Livingston County? ▼
Livingston County has 376 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 32% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Livingston County, MI? ▼
Livingston County, MI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Livingston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Livingston County are volunteer.
Does Livingston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Livingston 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 Livingston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.