County profile
Holmes County, FL 7 departments
61 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Holmes County · #49 of 67 in-state.
Holmes County, FL reports a light HIFLD roster (61 personnel, 7 departments); #49 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #49 of 67 in Florida
- 6.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Gritney Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Holmes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bonifay Fire and Rescue Bonifay · EMS | other | - |
| Esto Volunteer Fire Department Bonifay · EMS | other | - |
| Gritney Fire Department Bonifay | volunteer | 22 |
| New Hope Fire Department Westville | other | - |
| Pine Log Community Volunteer Fire and Rescue Westville · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Ponce DE Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Ponce De Leon · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Westville Volunteer Fire Department Westville | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (61 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
6.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 61 roster).
Largest book: Gritney Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (22 of 61).
Photo-finish peer: Brooks County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Holmes County? ▼
Holmes County has 61 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 68% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Holmes County, FL? ▼
Holmes County, FL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #49 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Holmes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Holmes County are volunteer.
Does Holmes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Holmes County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Holmes County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.