County profile
Harrison County, MS 10 departments
694 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Harrison County · #2 of 82 in-state.
Harrison County, MS carries a heavy HIFLD roster (694 personnel across 10 departments) - #2 of 82 in-state; mix 4/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 82 in Mississippi
- 5.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Harrison County Fire Service - Lizana Volunteer Fire Department
- 10 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harrison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi Fire Department Biloxi · EMS | career | 175 |
| Diberville Fire Department Diberville · EMS | career | 20 |
| Gulfport Fire Department Gulfport · EMS | other | - |
| Gulfport Fire Department - Central Gulfport · EMS | career | 174 |
| Harrison County Fire Service - Cuevas Volunteer Fire Department Pass Christian · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Harrison County Fire Service - Lizana Volunteer Fire Department Saucier · EMS | volunteer | 184 |
| Harrison County Fire Service - Saucier Volunteer Fire Department Saucier · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Keesler Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Keesler Air Force Base · EMS | other | - |
| Long Beach Fire Department Long Beach · EMS | career | 43 |
| Pass Christian Fire Department Pass Christian · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (694 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (39 stations / 694 roster).
Largest book: Harrison County Fire Service - Lizana Volunteer Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (184 of 694).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, OH (+1 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Harrison County? ▼
Harrison County has 694 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 69, which is 360% above the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Harrison County, MS? ▼
Harrison County, MS has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harrison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Harrison County has a mix: 4 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Harrison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Harrison 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 Harrison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.