County profile
St Joseph County, MI 11 departments
Volunteer share 82% across 11 HIFLD departments in St Joseph County (Michigan) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
St Joseph County, MI is volunteer-led in HIFLD (82% of 11 departments; 255 personnel), #39 of 83 in-state.
- Personnel rank #39 of 83 in Michigan
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Centreville Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Joseph County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Fire Department Burr Oak · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Centreville Fire Department Centreville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| City of Sturgis Fire Department Sturgis · EMS | career | 20 |
| Colon Fire Department Colon · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Constantine Fire Department Constantine · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Leonidas Volunteer Fire Department Leonidas · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Lockport-Fabius Park Fire Department Three Rivers · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Mendon Fire Rescue Mendon | volunteer | 24 |
| Three Rivers Fire Department and Ambulance Service Three Rivers · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Tri-Township Fire Department Sturgis · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| White Pigeon Township Fire Department White Pigeon · EMS | other | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (82% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 255 roster).
Largest book: Centreville Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (30 of 255).
Photo-finish peer: Limestone County, AL (+0 personnel).
Michigan volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,274
- Annual fires
- 54,500
- Volunteer %
- 61%
FAQ
Are St Joseph County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in St Joseph County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in St Joseph County, MI? ▼
St Joseph County, MI has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve St Joseph County? ▼
St Joseph County has 255 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 5% above the Michigan average.
Does St Joseph County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.