Coldwater Fire Department
Coldwater, MI · Branch County
Coldwater Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Coldwater, MI (Branch County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Coldwater, MI
- County
- Branch County
- FDID
- 01202
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-00657 | $193,834 |
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 Coldwater 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 Coldwater Fire Department
Coldwater Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Coldwater, within Branch 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 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. Coldwater 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: Coldwater Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $193,834 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 Coldwater Fire Department have? ▼
Coldwater Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Coldwater Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Coldwater Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Coldwater Fire Department operate? ▼
Coldwater Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Coldwater Fire Department? ▼
Coldwater Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Branch County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Coldwater Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Coldwater Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $193,834 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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