County profile
Hancock County, MS 12 departments
Volunteer share 42% across 12 HIFLD departments in Hancock County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hancock County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 42% of 12; 218 personnel); #12 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 82 in Mississippi
- 3.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in City of Bay Saint Louis Fire Department
- 9 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hancock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Side Volunteer Fire Department Bay Saint Louis · EMS | other | - |
| City of Bay Saint Louis Fire Department Bay Saint Louis | career | 48 |
| Clermont Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Bay Saint Louis | volunteer | 19 |
| Diamondhead Fire Department Diamondhead · EMS | career | 31 |
| Fenton Volunteer Fire Department Kiln · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Kiln Volunteer Fire Department Kiln · EMS | other | - |
| Leetown Volunteer Fire Department Picayune · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Post 58 Volunteer Fire Department Kiln · EMS | other | - |
| Stennis International Airport Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Kiln | other | - |
| Waveland Fire Department - Coleman Station Waveland · EMS | other | - |
| Waveland Fire Department - Gulfside Station Waveland · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| West Hancock Volunteer Fire Department Pearlington · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (42% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
3.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 218 roster).
Largest book: City of Bay Saint Louis Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (48 of 218).
Photo-finish peer: Barton County, KS (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Hancock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hancock County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Hancock County, MS? ▼
Hancock County, MS has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hancock County? ▼
Hancock County has 218 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 20% above the Mississippi average.
Does Hancock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Hancock 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 Hancock County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.