Volunteer

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station

Oscoda, MI · Iosco County

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station is a Volunteer department serving Oscoda, MI (Iosco County), with 1 station and 44 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

44
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+100%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
91th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
44
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Oscoda, MI
FDID
03598

Staffing vs the Michigan average

How United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 91% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station operates as a Volunteer department in Oscoda, within Iosco County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 44 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. United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station runs 100% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station have?

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station has 44 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station provide EMS services?

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station operate?

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station?

United States Forest Service - Huron Shores Station is a Volunteer department serving Iosco 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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Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.