County profile
Oakland County, MI 52 departments
2,378 HIFLD personnel across 52 departments in Oakland County · #1 of 83 in-state.
Oakland County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,378 personnel across 52 departments) - #1 of 83 in-state; mix 17/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Troy Fire Department
- 50 of 52 depts provide EMS
- 52 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oakland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,378 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 17 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (46% volunteer).
4.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (112 stations / 2,378 roster).
Largest book: Troy Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (194 of 2,378).
Photo-finish peer: Shelby County, TN (-12 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Oakland County? ▼
Oakland County has 2,378 total fire department personnel across 52 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 109% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Oakland County, MI? ▼
Oakland County, MI has 52 fire departments with available federal data. 17 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Oakland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Oakland County has a mix: 17 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Oakland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 70 departments in Oakland 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 Oakland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.