County profile
Hinds County, MS 13 departments
417 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Hinds County · #1 of 82 in-state.
Hinds County, MS carries a heavy HIFLD roster (417 personnel across 13 departments) - #1 of 82 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 82 in Mississippi
- 3.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Clinton Fire Department
- 9 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hinds County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Volunteer Fire Department Utica | volunteer | 30 |
| Bolton Volunteer Fire Department Bolton | volunteer | 23 |
| Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department Bolton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Byram Volunteer Fire Department Terry · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Clinton Fire Department Clinton · EMS | career | 53 |
| Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Terry · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Learned Volunteer Fire Department Learned · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Maclean Volunteer Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Pocahontas Volunteer Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Raymond Volunteer Fire Department Raymond · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Terry Volunteer Fire Department Terry | volunteer | 35 |
| Utica Volunteer Fire Department Utica · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| West Hinds Volunteer Fire Department Edwards | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (417 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (92% volunteer).
3.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 417 roster).
Largest book: Clinton Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (53 of 417).
Photo-finish peer: Venango County, PA (+1 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hinds County? ▼
Hinds County has 417 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 113% above the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Hinds County, MS? ▼
Hinds County, MS has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hinds County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 13 departments (92%) in Hinds County are volunteer.
Does Hinds County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Hinds 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 Hinds County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.