County profile
Oceana County, MI 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Oceana County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Oceana County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 186 personnel), #53 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Pentwater Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oceana County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Township Fire Department Hart | volunteer | 20 |
| Ferry Township Fire Department Shelby · EMS | other | 12 |
| Grant Township Fire Department Rothbury · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hart Fire Department Hart | volunteer | 28 |
| Hesperia Area Fire Department Hesperia · EMS | other | 20 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Oceana Field Office Shelby | volunteer | 9 |
| Pentwater Fire Department Pentwater | volunteer | 30 |
| Shelby Benona Fire Department Shelby | volunteer | 28 |
| Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue Walkerville · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
3.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 186 roster).
Largest book: Pentwater Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (30 of 186).
Photo-finish peer: Crenshaw County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Oceana County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Oceana County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Oceana County, MI? ▼
Oceana County, MI has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Oceana County? ▼
Oceana County has 186 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Michigan average.
Does Oceana County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Oceana 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 Oceana County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.