County profile
George County, MS 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in George County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
George County, MS is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 133 personnel), #28 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #28 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Ward Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in George County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Agricola Volunteer Fire Department Lucedale · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Barton Volunteer Fire Department Lucedale · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Benndale Volunteer Fire Department Lucedale | other | - |
| Lucedale Fire Department Lucedale · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Movella Volunteer Fire Department Lucedale · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Salem Volunteer Fire Department Mc Lain · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Ward Volunteer Fire Department Lucedale · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
6.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 133 roster).
Largest book: Ward Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (35 of 133).
Photo-finish peer: Inyo County, CA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are George County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in George County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in George County, MS? ▼
George County, MS has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #28 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve George County? ▼
George County has 133 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 27% above the Mississippi average.
Does George County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in George 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 George County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.