Rochester Fire Department
Rochester, MI · Oakland County
Rochester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rochester, MI (Oakland County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Rochester, MI
- County
- Oakland County
- FDID
- 06334
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00171 | $2,183,711.39 |
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 Rochester Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 88% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Rochester Fire Department
Rochester Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rochester, within Oakland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Rochester Fire Department runs 82% 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: Rochester Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,183,711.39 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 Rochester Fire Department have? ▼
Rochester Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 82% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Rochester Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Rochester Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Rochester Fire Department operate? ▼
Rochester Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Rochester Fire Department? ▼
Rochester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Oakland County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Rochester Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Rochester Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,183,711.39 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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