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
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Freeland, MI
- County
- Saginaw County
- FDID
- 07322
FEMA Grant History
| 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.
- 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.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.