Volunteer EMS Provider

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Utica, MI · Macomb County

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Utica, MI (Macomb County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+45%
above MI avg personnel
(22/dept)
78th
percentile by size
of 1,015 MI depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.4M
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Utica, MI
FDID
05020

FEMA Grant History

$1.4M
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FG-08163 $785,714.28
2019 EMW-2019-FG-04691 $297,624
2016 EMW2015FO02463 $273,715

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 UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 78% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 45% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
112
MI departments
1,274

What This Data Tells You About UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Utica, within Macomb County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 45% 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: UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,357,053.28 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 45% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.

Does UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT?

UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Macomb County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,357,053.28 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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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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.