Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety

Jackson, MI · Jackson County

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety is a Career (Paid) department serving Jackson, MI (Jackson County), with 2 stations and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

28
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+27%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
67th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
14
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Jackson, MI
FDID
03801

Staffing vs the Michigan average

How Blackman Township Department of Public Safety's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 67% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 27% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About Blackman Township Department of Public Safety

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety operates as a Career (Paid) department in Jackson, within Jackson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Blackman Township Department of Public Safety runs 27% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Blackman Township Department of Public Safety have?

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 27% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does Blackman Township Department of Public Safety provide EMS services?

Yes, Blackman Township Department of Public Safety provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Blackman Township Department of Public Safety operate?

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Blackman Township Department of Public Safety?

Blackman Township Department of Public Safety is a Career (Paid) department serving Jackson County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Michigan?

Michigan has 1,274 fire departments with 28,594 total personnel. 61% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.