Wyandotte Fire Department
Wyandotte, MI · Wayne County
Wyandotte Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wyandotte, MI (Wayne County), with 2 stations and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Wyandotte, MI
- County
- Wayne County
- FDID
- 08253
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-06013 | $245,801.81 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-18428 | $504,636 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FH00271 | $616,876 |
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 Wyandotte Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 72% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Wyandotte Fire Department
Wyandotte Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Wyandotte, within Wayne County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 2 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. Wyandotte Fire Department runs 36% 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: Wyandotte Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,367,313.81 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 Wyandotte Fire Department have? ▼
Wyandotte Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 36% above the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Wyandotte Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Wyandotte Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Wyandotte Fire Department operate? ▼
Wyandotte Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Wyandotte Fire Department? ▼
Wyandotte Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wayne County, MI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Wyandotte Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wyandotte Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,367,313.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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