County profile
Mason County, MI 11 departments
Volunteer share 73% across 11 HIFLD departments in Mason County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mason County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (73% of 11 departments; 202 personnel), #48 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #48 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Carr Fire Department
- 2 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mason County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Township Fire Department Branch | volunteer | 13 |
| Carr Fire Department Branch | other | 24 |
| Custer Fire Department Custer | volunteer | 24 |
| Fountain Area Fire Department Fountain | other | 20 |
| Freesoil-Meade Township Fire Department Freesoil · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Grant Township Fire and Rescue Manistee | volunteer | 19 |
| Hamlin Township Fire Department Ludington · EMS | other | 15 |
| Ludington Fire Department Ludington | volunteer | 21 |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township Fire Department Ludington | volunteer | 20 |
| Riverton Fire Department Scottville | volunteer | 15 |
| Scottville Fire Department Scottville | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (73% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 202 roster).
Largest book: Carr Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (24 of 202).
Photo-finish peer: Sierra County, CA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Mason County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Mason County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Mason County, MI? ▼
Mason County, MI has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mason County? ▼
Mason County has 202 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 18% below the Michigan average.
Does Mason County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Mason 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 Mason County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.