Taylor Fire Department
Taylor, MI · Wayne County
Taylor Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Taylor, MI (Wayne County), with 3 stations and 69 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 69
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Taylor, MI
- County
- Wayne County
- FDID
- 08244
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01736 | $318,182 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00187 | $4,303,500 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00574 | $-512,126 |
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 Taylor Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 97% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Taylor Fire Department
Taylor Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Taylor, within Wayne County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 69 total personnel, 3 stations, 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. Taylor Fire Department runs 214% 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: Taylor Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $4,109,556 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 Taylor Fire Department have? ▼
Taylor Fire Department has 69 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 214% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Taylor Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Taylor Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Taylor Fire Department operate? ▼
Taylor Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Taylor Fire Department? ▼
Taylor Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wayne County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Taylor Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Taylor Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $4,109,556 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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