County profile
Lowndes County, MS 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Lowndes County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lowndes County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 70 personnel); #24 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 82 in Mississippi
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Columbus Fire and Rescue
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lowndes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Columbus · EMS | other | - |
| Columbus Fire and Rescue Columbus · EMS | career | 70 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 70 roster).
Largest book: Columbus Fire and Rescue holds 100% of county personnel (70 of 70).
Photo-finish peer: Hempstead County, AR (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Lowndes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lowndes County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Lowndes County, MS? ▼
Lowndes County, MS has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lowndes County? ▼
Lowndes County has 70 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 133% above the Mississippi average.
Does Lowndes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.