Other EMS Provider

CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT

Cadillac, MI · Wexford County

CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Other department serving Cadillac, MI (Wexford County), with 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+36%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
72th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
$192K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Cadillac, MI
FDID
08302

FEMA Grant History

$192K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-04153 $192,380.95

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 CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 72% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 36% above the state average
Stations
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT

CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Other department in Cadillac, within Wexford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 36% 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: CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $192,380.95 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 36% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

Station count data for CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT?

CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Other department serving Wexford County, MI.

Has CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, CADILLAC FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $192,380.95 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

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.

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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.