County profile
Washtenaw County, MI 15 departments
468 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Washtenaw County · #16 of 83 in-state.
Washtenaw County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (468 personnel across 15 departments) - #16 of 83 in-state; mix 4/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 83 in Michigan
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in City of Ann Arbor Fire Department
- 15 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washtenaw County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Township Fire Department Ann Arbor · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Augusta Township Fire Department Whittaker · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Chelsea Area Fire Authority Chelsea · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| City of Ann Arbor Fire Department Ann Arbor · EMS | career | 84 |
| Dexter Area Fire Department Dexter · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Manchester Township Fire Department Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Northfield Township Fire Department Whitmore Lake · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Northfield Township Fire Department Northfield · EMS | other | - |
| Pittsfield Charter Township Fire Department Ann Arbor · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Salem Township Fire Department Northville · EMS | other | 20 |
| Saline Area Fire Department Saline · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Scio Township Fire Department Ann Arbor · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Superior Township Fire Department Ypsilanti · EMS | career | 20 |
| Ypsilanti City Fire Department Ypsilanti · EMS | career | 21 |
| Ypsilanti Township Fire Department Ypsilanti · EMS | career | 35 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (468 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 468 roster).
Largest book: City of Ann Arbor Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (84 of 468).
Photo-finish peer: Campbell County, KY (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washtenaw County? ▼
Washtenaw County has 468 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 41% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Washtenaw County, MI? ▼
Washtenaw County, MI has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washtenaw County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 15 departments (60%) in Washtenaw County are volunteer.
Does Washtenaw County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.