County profile
Ottawa County, MI 25 departments
660 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Ottawa County · #8 of 83 in-state.
Ottawa County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (660 personnel across 25 departments) - #8 of 83 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Holland Fire Department
- 22 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ottawa County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (660 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 660 roster).
Largest book: Holland Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (57 of 660).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, MO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ottawa County? ▼
Ottawa County has 660 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Ottawa County, MI? ▼
Ottawa County, MI has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ottawa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 25 departments (64%) in Ottawa County are volunteer.
Does Ottawa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 26 departments in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.