Volunteer EMS Provider

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT

Novi, MI · Oakland County

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Novi, MI (Oakland County), with 4 stations and 87 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

87
Total personnel
4
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+295%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
22
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Novi, MI
FDID
06327

Staffing vs the Michigan average

How NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 98% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 295% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Novi, within Oakland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 87 total personnel, 4 stations, 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. NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 295% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. 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 NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT has 87 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 295% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT?

NOVI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Oakland County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.