County profile
Lawrence County, MS 12 departments
57 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Lawrence County · #65 of 82 in-state.
Lawrence County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (57 personnel, 12 departments); #65 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 82 in Mississippi
- 7.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in New Hebron Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lawrence County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Volunteer Fire Department Silver Creek | volunteer | 14 |
| Center Fire Department Monticello | other | - |
| Monticello Fire Department Monticello · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| New Hebron Volunteer Fire Department New Hebron · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| North Pleasant Hill Fire Department New Hebron · EMS | other | - |
| Oakvale Fire Department Oakvale | other | - |
| Oma Fire Department Monticello | other | - |
| Silver Creek Fire and Rescue Silver Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Sontag Fire Department Sontag | other | - |
| Tilton Fire Department Jayess | other | - |
| Topeka Fire Department Jayess · EMS | other | - |
| Wanilla Fire Department Sontag | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (57 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
7.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 57 roster).
Largest book: New Hebron Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (23 of 57).
Photo-finish peer: Bent County, CO (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lawrence County? ▼
Lawrence County has 57 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 67% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Lawrence County, MS? ▼
Lawrence County, MS has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lawrence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lawrence County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lawrence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.