County profile
Saginaw County, MI 26 departments
756 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Saginaw County · #7 of 83 in-state.
Saginaw County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (756 personnel across 26 departments) - #7 of 83 in-state; mix 2/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Saginaw Charter Township Fire Department 1
- 18 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Saginaw County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (756 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
4.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 756 roster).
Largest book: Saginaw Charter Township Fire Department 1 holds 12% of county personnel (92 of 756).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, TX (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Saginaw County? ▼
Saginaw County has 756 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 32% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Saginaw County, MI? ▼
Saginaw County, MI has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Saginaw County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 26 departments (77%) in Saginaw County are volunteer.
Does Saginaw County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Saginaw 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 Saginaw County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.