County profile
Calhoun County, MS 8 departments
62 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Calhoun County · #59 of 82 in-state.
Calhoun County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (62 personnel, 8 departments); #59 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Calhoun City Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calhoun County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Volunteer Fire Department Banner | volunteer | 20 |
| Big Creek Fire Department Big Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Bruce Fire Department Bruce · EMS | other | - |
| Calhoun City Fire Department Calhoun City · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Derma Fire Department Derma · EMS | other | - |
| Northeast Fire Department Bruce | other | - |
| Pittsboro Fire Department Pittsboro · EMS | other | - |
| Vardaman Volunteer Fire Department Vardaman · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (62 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
6.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: Calhoun City Fire Department holds 44% of county personnel (27 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Charlotte County, FL (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Calhoun County? ▼
Calhoun County has 62 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 47% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Calhoun County, MS? ▼
Calhoun County, MS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Calhoun County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Calhoun County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Calhoun County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.