County profile
Montcalm County, MI 15 departments
328 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Montcalm County · #27 of 83 in-state.
Montcalm County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (328 personnel across 15 departments) - #27 of 83 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #27 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Sheridan Community Fire Department
- 1 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montcalm County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amble Volunteer Fire Department Howard City | other | 19 |
| Belvidere Township Fire Department Six Lakes | other | 20 |
| Carson City Fire Department Carson City | volunteer | 20 |
| Coral Volunteer Fire Department Coral | volunteer | 18 |
| Crystal Township Fire Department Crystal | volunteer | 18 |
| Day Township Fire Department Mcbrides | other | 14 |
| Greenville Department of Public Safety Greenville | volunteer | 32 |
| Home Township Fire Department Edmore | volunteer | 21 |
| Howard City Fire Department Howard City · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Lakeview District Fire Department Lakeview | volunteer | 20 |
| Montcalm Township Fire Department Greenville | volunteer | 28 |
| Richland Township Fire Department Vestaburg | volunteer | 20 |
| Sheridan Community Fire Department Sheridan | volunteer | 40 |
| Stanton Community Fire Department Stanton | volunteer | 20 |
| Trufant Community Fire Department Trufant | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (328 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 328 roster).
Largest book: Sheridan Community Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (40 of 328).
Photo-finish peer: Fulton County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montcalm County? ▼
Montcalm County has 328 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 0% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Montcalm County, MI? ▼
Montcalm County, MI has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montcalm County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 15 departments (80%) in Montcalm County are volunteer.
Does Montcalm County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.