County profile
Lincoln County, MS 9 departments
Volunteer share 22% across 9 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 22% of 9; 88 personnel); #46 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #46 of 82 in Mississippi
- 7.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Brookhaven Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto Volunteer Fire Department Bogue Chitto | other | - |
| Brookhaven Fire Department Brookhaven | career | 35 |
| East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department Brookhaven · EMS | other | - |
| Heuck's Retreat Community Volunteer Fire Department Brookhaven · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Hog Chain Volunteer Fire Department Bogue Chitto | volunteer | 22 |
| Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department Brookhaven · EMS | other | - |
| New Sight Volunteer Fire Department Brookhaven | other | - |
| Ruth Volunteer Fire Department Ruth | other | - |
| Zetus Volunteer Fire Department Brookhaven · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (22% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (22% volunteer).
7.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 88 roster).
Largest book: Brookhaven Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (35 of 88).
Photo-finish peer: Huerfano County, CO (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lincoln County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, MS? ▼
Lincoln County, MS has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 88 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 33% below the Mississippi average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Lincoln 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 Volunteer-share read for Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.