Saranac Community Fire Dept

Michigan • Estimated Population Served: 47,335*

*Based on 4 ZIP codes where this department responds. Includes mutual aid and does not necessarily reflect a defined primary service boundary.

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⚠️ NFIRS is Being Replaced

The U.S. Fire Administration is phasing out NFIRS in favor of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). This report uses the final NFIRS Public Data Release (2020–2024), which represents the last comprehensive public dataset available under the legacy system.

While departments will continue to have access to their own NERIS data, ongoing benchmarking and analysis requires tools to track trends over time and understand performance in context. Arborlook Insights (the provider of this free report) offers NERIS-based analytics and custom reporting to help departments make data-driven decisions.

About This Report

This analysis is based on data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Public Data Release (2020–2024). NFIRS data is voluntarily reported by fire departments across the United States, and data quality varies significantly between departments.

Data Limitations: Not all departments report consistently to NFIRS. Some departments may have missing years, incomplete incident records, or limited detail in their submissions. This report presents the data as reported—it may not reflect the full scope of a department's actual operations or call volume.

Community risk data is sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index and reflects census tract-level risk assessments independent of fire department reporting. While we strive for accuracy, this analysis is provided for informational purposes and should be validated against local records before use in planning or decision-making.

Incident Volume & Trends

EMS Call Trends

Fire Incident Trends

Other Incident Trends

Call Composition

Call Patterns Throughout the Day, Week, and Year

Incident distribution showing peak demand periods. Percentages show relative call volume. Based on sampled data for accurate pattern analysis.

By Hour of Day

By Day of Week

By Month

Response Performance

8
Median Response Time (min)
14
90th Percentile (min)
30%
Under 6 Minutes
48%
Under 8 Minutes
Note: Based on sampled incidents with valid alarm and arrival timestamps. Response times represent the period from alarm to first unit arrival.

Fire-Specific Analysis

139
Total Fire Incidents
48
Structure Fires
4.8%
Fire % of Total
34.5%
Structure Fire Rate
Structure fires represent 34.5% of all fire incidents, indicating the department responds to a mix of structure fires and other fire types (vehicle, vegetation, etc.).

Geographic Distribution

Saranac Community Fire Dept responds to incidents across 4 ZIP codes.

Highest-Demand Areas

ZIP CodeCommunityTotal Incidents% of Total
48881Saranac2,56588.9%
49331Lowell2799.7%
48815Clarksville140.5%
48846Ionia140.5%

Community Risk Profile

Risk assessment based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 14 census tracts in the service area.

Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk
Very High
Wind Risk
Relatively High
Tornado Risk
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Risk
About These Ratings: FEMA's National Risk Index combines hazard frequency, community exposure, and social vulnerability to calculate risk scores relative to national averages. Ratings reflect both the likelihood of hazard events and a community's ability to withstand and recover from them. A "Relatively Low" rating doesn't mean zero risk—it means lower risk compared to other U.S. communities when accounting for local infrastructure, building codes, and resilience factors.

Geographic Variation: These summary ratings are averaged across 14 census tracts in the service area. For departments spanning large geographical areas, there will be localized hotspots of significantly higher risk that don't appear in these overall averages. The interactive map below provides a more granular view—carefully inspect individual tracts to identify high-risk areas that may require targeted mitigation efforts or pre-planning.

Service Area Risk Map

Interactive map showing risk levels across census tracts. Toggle between overall risk and specific hazards.

What Your Ongoing NERIS Data Could Tell You

This analysis is based on the final NFIRS Public Data Release—a snapshot frozen in time. Your department continues to generate valuable data daily through NERIS. Here's what's missing:

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