County profile
Monroe County, MI 22 departments
573 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Monroe County · #10 of 83 in-state.
Monroe County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (573 personnel across 22 departments) - #10 of 83 in-state; mix 2/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Bedford Fire Department
- 14 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (573 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
5.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 573 roster).
Largest book: Bedford Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (64 of 573).
Photo-finish peer: Richland County, SC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 573 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, MI? ▼
Monroe County, MI has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 22 departments (73%) in Monroe County are volunteer.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Monroe 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 Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.