County profile
Holmes County, MS 5 departments
77 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Holmes County · #52 of 82 in-state.
Holmes County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (77 personnel, 5 departments); #52 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 82 in Mississippi
- 3.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Lexington Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Holmes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Durant Fire Department Durant | volunteer | 18 |
| Goodman Volunteer Fire Department Goodman | other | - |
| Lexington Fire Department Lexington · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Pickens Volunteer Fire Department Pickens | other | - |
| Tchula Volunteer Fire Department Tchula · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (77 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 77 roster).
Largest book: Lexington Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (36 of 77).
Photo-finish peer: Richmond County, GA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Holmes County? ▼
Holmes County has 77 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 0% above the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Holmes County, MS? ▼
Holmes County, MS has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Holmes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Holmes County are volunteer.
Does Holmes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Holmes 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 Personnel totals for Holmes County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.