Penn Township Fire Department
Vandalia, MI · Cass County
Penn Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Vandalia, MI (Cass County), with 1 station and 14 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 14
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Vandalia, MI
- County
- Cass County
- FDID
- 01411
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-03765 | $333,337.14 |
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 Penn Township Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 7% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Penn Township Fire Department
Penn Township Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Vandalia, within Cass County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 14 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Penn Township Fire Department runs 36% 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: Penn Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,337.14 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 Penn Township Fire Department have? ▼
Penn Township Fire Department has 14 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 36% below the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Penn Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Penn Township Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Penn Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Penn Township Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Penn Township Fire Department? ▼
Penn Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cass County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Penn Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Penn Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,337.14 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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