County profile
Missaukee County, MI 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Missaukee County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Missaukee County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 119 personnel), #74 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #74 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Norwich Township Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Missaukee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Union Township Fire Department Falmouth | volunteer | 20 |
| Lake Missaukee Area Fire Department Lake City · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| McBain Community Fire Department Mcbain | volunteer | 20 |
| Merritt Area Fire Department Merritt · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Norwich Township Fire Department Lake City | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 119 roster).
Largest book: Norwich Township Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (36 of 119).
Photo-finish peer: Dodge County, GA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Missaukee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Missaukee County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Missaukee County, MI? ▼
Missaukee County, MI has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #74 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Missaukee County? ▼
Missaukee County has 119 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 9% above the Michigan average.
Does Missaukee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Missaukee 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 Missaukee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.