Alba Fire Department
Alba, MI · Antrim County
Alba Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Alba, MI (Antrim County), with 1 station and 19 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 19
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Alba, MI
- County
- Antrim County
- FDID
- 00501
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW2011FF00405 | $-107,928 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Michigan average
How Alba Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 23% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Alba Fire Department
Alba Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Alba, within Antrim County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 19 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Michigan has 1,274 registered fire departments and 28,594 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Alba Fire Department runs 14% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 54,500 fires, 112 fire deaths, and 61% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Alba Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-107,928 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Alba Fire Department have? ▼
Alba Fire Department has 19 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% below the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Alba Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Alba Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Alba Fire Department operate? ▼
Alba Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Alba Fire Department? ▼
Alba Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Antrim County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Alba Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Alba Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-107,928 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
How many fire departments are in Michigan? ▼
Michigan has 1,274 fire departments with 28,594 total personnel. 61% are volunteer departments.
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