County profile
Mackinac County, MI 13 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 13 HIFLD departments in Mackinac County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mackinac County, MI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 13; 189 personnel); #52 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 83 in Michigan
- 2.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Saint Ignace Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mackinac County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bois Blanc Island Fire Department Pointe Aux Pins · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Brevort Township Fire Department Moran | other | 19 |
| Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department Cedarville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Garfield Township Fire Department Engadine | other | - |
| Garfield Township Fire Department Naubinway | other | 24 |
| Hendricks Township Volunteer Fire Department Naubinway · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Hudson Township Fire Department Naubinway | other | 20 |
| Mackinac Island Fire Department Mackinac Island | other | 22 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Naubinway Field Office Naubinway | other | - |
| Newton Township Fire Department Gould City | volunteer | 20 |
| Portage Township Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Curtis · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Ignace Volunteer Fire Department Saint Ignace · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| United States Forest Service - Saint Ignace Ranger District Saint Ignace | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
2.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 189 roster).
Largest book: Saint Ignace Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (30 of 189).
Photo-finish peer: Camden County, GA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Mackinac County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mackinac County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Mackinac County, MI? ▼
Mackinac County, MI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mackinac County? ▼
Mackinac County has 189 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 32% below the Michigan average.
Does Mackinac County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Mackinac 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 Mackinac County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.