Volunteer

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Menominee, MI · Menominee County

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Menominee, MI (Menominee County), with 2 stations and 32 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+45%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
78th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
$826K
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Menominee, MI
FDID
05502

FEMA Grant History

$826K
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-05363 $190,857.14
2011 EMW-2011-FV-0523 $356,250
2011 EMW-2011-FO-0929 $278,867

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 MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 78% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 45% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Menominee, within Menominee County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 45% 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: MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $825,974.14 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 MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 45% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Menominee County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MENOMINEE-INGALLSTON TOWNSHIPS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $825,974.14 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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Federal data sources

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.