County profile
Jefferson Davis County, MS 6 departments
71 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Jefferson Davis County · #57 of 82 in-state.
Jefferson Davis County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (71 personnel, 6 departments); #57 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 82 in Mississippi
- 5.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson Davis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department Bassfield | volunteer | 34 |
| Granby Volunteer Fire Department Prentiss | other | - |
| Highway 84 West Fire Department Prentiss | volunteer | 17 |
| Oak Vale Fire Department Oak Vale | other | - |
| Prentiss Fire Department Mount Olive · EMS | other | - |
| Prentiss Fire Department Prentiss · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (71 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 71 roster).
Largest book: Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (34 of 71).
Photo-finish peer: Colquitt County, GA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson Davis County? ▼
Jefferson Davis County has 71 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 20% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson Davis County, MS? ▼
Jefferson Davis County, MS has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson Davis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson Davis County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson Davis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.