County profile
Lamar County, MS 8 departments
78 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Lamar County · #51 of 82 in-state.
Lamar County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (78 personnel, 8 departments); #51 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Northeast Lamar Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lamar County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Lamar County Fire Department Sumrall · EMS | other | - |
| Hickory Grove Volunteer Fire Department Sumrall · EMS | other | - |
| Northeast Lamar Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Hattiesburg · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Oloh Volunteer Fire Department Sumrall · EMS | other | - |
| Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Purvis · EMS | other | - |
| Purvis Fire Department Purvis · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Southwest Lamar Volunteer Fire Department Lumberton · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Sumrall Volunteer Fire Department Sumrall · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (78 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
6.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 78 roster).
Largest book: Northeast Lamar Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services holds 51% of county personnel (40 of 78).
Photo-finish peer: Emmet County, IA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lamar County? ▼
Lamar County has 78 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 33% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Lamar County, MS? ▼
Lamar County, MS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lamar County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lamar County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lamar County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Lamar 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 Lamar County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.