County profile
Roscommon County, MI 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Roscommon County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Roscommon County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 246 personnel), #40 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Mineral and Fire Management Division
- 7 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Roscommon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Township Fire Department Prudenville | volunteer | 25 |
| Gerrish Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Roscommon · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Higgins Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Roscommon · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Lake Township Fire Department Houghton Lake | other | 25 |
| Lyon Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Roscommon · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Markey Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Houghton Lake · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Mineral and Fire Management Division Roscommon | volunteer | 41 |
| Nester Township Fire Department Gladwin · EMS | volunteer | 9 |
| Richfield Township Department of Public Safety Saint Helen · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Roscommon Township Fire Department Houghton Lake · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
4.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 246 roster).
Largest book: Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Mineral and Fire Management Division holds 17% of county personnel (41 of 246).
Photo-finish peer: Liberty County, GA (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are Roscommon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Roscommon County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Roscommon County, MI? ▼
Roscommon County, MI has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Roscommon County? ▼
Roscommon County has 246 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 14% above the Michigan average.
Does Roscommon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Roscommon 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 Roscommon County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.