County profile
Wayne County, MI 45 departments
1,641 HIFLD personnel across 45 departments in Wayne County · #2 of 83 in-state.
Wayne County, MI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,641 personnel across 45 departments) - #2 of 83 in-state; mix 28/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 83 in Michigan
- 4.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 7% of roster in Dearborn Fire Department
- 45 of 45 depts provide EMS
- 45 of 1,274 Michigan departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wayne County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,641 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 28 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (27% volunteer).
4.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (76 stations / 1,641 roster).
Largest book: Dearborn Fire Department holds 7% of county personnel (123 of 1,641).
Photo-finish peer: Niagara County, NY (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wayne County? ▼
Wayne County has 1,641 total fire department personnel across 45 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 64% above the Michigan average.
How many fire departments are in Wayne County, MI? ▼
Wayne County, MI has 45 fire departments with available federal data. 28 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 83 among Michigan counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wayne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 28 of 45 departments (62%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Wayne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 59 departments in Wayne 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 Wayne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.