County profile
Van Buren County, MI 14 departments
430 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Van Buren County · #19 of 83 in-state.
Van Buren County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (430 personnel across 14 departments) - #19 of 83 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Sister Lakes Fire Department
- 11 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Van Buren County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (430 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 430 roster).
Largest book: Sister Lakes Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (55 of 430).
Photo-finish peer: Knox County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Van Buren County? ▼
Van Buren County has 430 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 41% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Van Buren County, MI? ▼
Van Buren County, MI has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Van Buren County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 14 departments (100%) in Van Buren County are volunteer.
Does Van Buren County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.