Hudsonville Fire Department
Hudsonville, MI · Ottawa County
Hudsonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Hudsonville, MI (Ottawa County), with 2 stations and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Hudsonville, MI
- County
- Ottawa County
- FDID
- 07013
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-06291 | $501,637.61 |
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 Hudsonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 48% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Hudsonville Fire Department
Hudsonville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Hudsonville, within Ottawa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Hudsonville Fire Department runs 9% 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: Hudsonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $501,637.61 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 Hudsonville Fire Department have? ▼
Hudsonville Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 9% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Hudsonville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Hudsonville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Hudsonville Fire Department operate? ▼
Hudsonville Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Hudsonville Fire Department? ▼
Hudsonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ottawa County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Hudsonville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Hudsonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $501,637.61 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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