County profile
Muskegon County, MI 17 departments
322 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Muskegon County · #25 of 83 in-state.
Muskegon County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (322 personnel across 17 departments) - #25 of 83 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #25 of 83 in Michigan
- 6.83 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Muskegon City Fire Department
- 7 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Muskegon County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (322 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
6.83 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 322 roster).
Largest book: Muskegon City Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (41 of 322).
Photo-finish peer: Avoyelles County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Muskegon County? ▼
Muskegon County has 322 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 14% below the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Muskegon County, MI? ▼
Muskegon County, MI has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Muskegon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 17 departments (65%) in Muskegon County are volunteer.
Does Muskegon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.