County profile
Adams County, MS 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Adams County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Adams County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 102 personnel); #43 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 82 in Mississippi
- 4.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in City of Natchez Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Natchez Fire Department Natchez · EMS | career | 62 |
| Foster Mound Volunteer Fire Department Natchez · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Kingston Volunteer Fire Department Natchez · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Montrose Volunteer Fire Department Natchez · EMS | other | - |
| Liberty Volunteer Fire Department Natchez · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
4.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: City of Natchez Fire Department holds 61% of county personnel (62 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Adams County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, MS? ▼
Adams County, MS has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 102 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 33% above the Mississippi average.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Adams County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Adams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.