Career (Paid) EMS Provider

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Freeland, MI · Saginaw County

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Freeland, MI (Saginaw County), with 1 station and 9 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

9
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-59%
below MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
1th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
9
personnel per station
staffing density
$5.8M
4 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Freeland, MI
FDID
07322

FEMA Grant History

$5.8M
Total Funding
4
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-03647 $1,201,454.54
2015 EMW2014FH00631 $1,962,464
2012 EMW2012FH00813 $2,317,587
2009 EMW-2009-FO-1079 $304,383

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 MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 1% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 59% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Freeland, within Saginaw County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 9 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 59% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $5,785,888.54 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 MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT has 9 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 59% below the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Saginaw County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MIDLAND BAY SAGINAW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $5,785,888.54 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.