County profile
St Clair County, MI 20 departments
486 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in St Clair County · #13 of 83 in-state.
St Clair County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (486 personnel across 20 departments) - #13 of 83 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 7% of roster in Saint Clair Area Fire Department
- 13 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Clair County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (486 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
3.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 486 roster).
Largest book: Saint Clair Area Fire Department holds 7% of county personnel (36 of 486).
Photo-finish peer: Rock Island County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Clair County? ▼
St Clair County has 486 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 9% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in St Clair County, MI? ▼
St Clair County, MI has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Clair County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 20 departments (90%) in St Clair County are volunteer.
Does St Clair County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in St Clair 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 St Clair County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.