Southgate Fire Department
Southgate, MI · Wayne County
Southgate Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Southgate, MI (Wayne County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 26
- 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
- Southgate, MI
- County
- Wayne County
- FDID
- 08242
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-10097 | $419,318.18 |
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FV-0310 | $383,778 |
| 2011 | EMW2011FR00223 | $796,400 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FH00671 | $-2,722 |
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 Southgate Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 60% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Southgate Fire Department
Southgate Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Southgate, within Wayne County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 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. Southgate Fire Department runs 18% 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: Southgate Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,596,774.18 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 Southgate Fire Department have? ▼
Southgate Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 18% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Southgate Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Southgate Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Southgate Fire Department operate? ▼
Southgate Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Southgate Fire Department? ▼
Southgate Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wayne County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Southgate Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Southgate Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,596,774.18 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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