Belding Fire Department
Belding, MI · Ionia County
Belding Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Belding, MI (Ionia County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Belding, MI
- County
- Ionia County
- FDID
- 03401
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00597 | $100,112 |
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 Belding Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 44% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Belding Fire Department
Belding Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Belding, within Ionia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Belding Fire Department runs 5% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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: Belding Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $100,112 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 Belding Fire Department have? ▼
Belding Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Belding Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Belding Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Belding Fire Department operate? ▼
Belding Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Belding Fire Department? ▼
Belding Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ionia County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Belding Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Belding Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $100,112 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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