Volunteer EMS Provider

Brighton Area Fire Department

Brighton, MI · Livingston County

Brighton Area Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Brighton, MI (Livingston County), with 1 station and 77 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

77
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+250%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
77
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Brighton, MI
FDID
04701

Staffing vs the Michigan average

How Brighton Area Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 97% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 250% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About Brighton Area Fire Department

Brighton Area Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Brighton, within Livingston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 77 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. Brighton Area Fire Department runs 250% 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 Brighton Area Fire Department have?

Brighton Area Fire Department has 77 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 250% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does Brighton Area Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Brighton Area Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Brighton Area Fire Department operate?

Brighton Area Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Brighton Area Fire Department?

Brighton Area Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Livingston County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.