Egelston Township Fire Department
Muskegon, MI · Muskegon County
Egelston Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Muskegon, MI (Muskegon 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 VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Muskegon, MI
- County
- Muskegon County
- FDID
- 06104
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW2011FF00215 | $-70,757 |
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 Egelston Township 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 Egelston Township Fire Department
Egelston Township Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Muskegon, within Muskegon 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. Egelston Township 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: Egelston Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-70,757 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 Egelston Township Fire Department have? ▼
Egelston Township Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Egelston Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Egelston Township Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Egelston Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Egelston Township Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Egelston Township Fire Department? ▼
Egelston Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Muskegon County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Egelston Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Egelston Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-70,757 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
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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