Chesaning Brady Fire Department
Chesaning, MI · Saginaw County
Chesaning Brady Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Chesaning, MI (Saginaw County), with 2 stations and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Chesaning, MI
- County
- Saginaw County
- FDID
- 07307
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-06661 | $197,142.85 |
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 Chesaning Brady Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 67% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Chesaning Brady Fire Department
Chesaning Brady Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Chesaning, within Saginaw 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 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. Chesaning Brady Fire Department 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Chesaning Brady Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $197,142.85 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 Chesaning Brady Fire Department have? ▼
Chesaning Brady Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 27% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Chesaning Brady Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Chesaning Brady Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Chesaning Brady Fire Department operate? ▼
Chesaning Brady Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Chesaning Brady Fire Department? ▼
Chesaning Brady Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Saginaw County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Chesaning Brady Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Chesaning Brady Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $197,142.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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