County profile
Ogemaw County, MI 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Ogemaw County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ogemaw County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 138 personnel), #67 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Ogemaw Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ogemaw County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department West Branch · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Goodar Township Volunteer Fire Department South Branch | volunteer | 9 |
| Lupton Fire Department Lupton · EMS | other | 22 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - West Branch Field Office West Branch | other | - |
| Mills Township Fire Department Prescott | volunteer | 23 |
| Ogemaw Fire Department West Branch · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Richland Logan Fire Department Prescott | volunteer | 15 |
| Rose City Area Fire Department Rose City | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 138 roster).
Largest book: Ogemaw Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (25 of 138).
Photo-finish peer: Jay County, IN (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Ogemaw County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Ogemaw County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Ogemaw County, MI? ▼
Ogemaw County, MI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ogemaw County? ▼
Ogemaw County has 138 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 23% below the Michigan average.
Does Ogemaw County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.