County profile
Marquette County, MI 18 departments
473 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Marquette County · #15 of 83 in-state.
Marquette County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (473 personnel across 18 departments) - #15 of 83 in-state; mix 2/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Skandia-West Branch Volunteer Fire Department
- 14 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marquette County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (473 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (72% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 473 roster).
Largest book: Skandia-West Branch Volunteer Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (42 of 473).
Photo-finish peer: North Slope County, AK (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marquette County? ▼
Marquette County has 473 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Marquette County, MI? ▼
Marquette County, MI has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marquette County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 18 departments (72%) in Marquette County are volunteer.
Does Marquette County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Marquette 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 Marquette County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.