County profile
Forrest County, MS 11 departments
262 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Forrest County · #8 of 82 in-state.
Forrest County, MS carries a heavy HIFLD roster (262 personnel across 11 departments) - #8 of 82 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Hattiesburg Fire Department
- 5 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Forrest County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department Brooklyn | other | - |
| Carnes Volunteer Fire Department Brooklyn | other | - |
| Carnes Volunteer Fire Department Lumberton | volunteer | 28 |
| Dixie Volunteer Fire Department Hattiesburg · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Hattiesburg Fire Department Hattiesburg · EMS | career | 121 |
| Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department Petal · EMS | other | - |
| McLaurin Volunteer Fire Department Hattiesburg | volunteer | 30 |
| North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Hattiesburg · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Petal Fire Department Petal · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Rawl Springs Volunteer Fire Department Hattiesburg | other | - |
| Sunrise Volunteer Fire Department Petal | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (262 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
6.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 262 roster).
Largest book: Hattiesburg Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (121 of 262).
Photo-finish peer: Mccurtain County, OK (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Forrest County? ▼
Forrest County has 262 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 60% above the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Forrest County, MS? ▼
Forrest County, MS has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Forrest County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Forrest County has a mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Forrest County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Forrest 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 Forrest County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.