County profile
Newton County, MS 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Newton County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Newton County, MS is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 112 personnel), #38 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Newton Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Newton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Conehatta Volunteer Fire Department Conehatta | volunteer | 18 |
| Decatur Volunteer Fire Department Decatur · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Duffee Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Little Rock | other | - |
| Gibbstown-Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department Lake | volunteer | 15 |
| Hickory Volunteer Fire Department Hickory · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Newton Fire Department Newton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Union Fire Department Union · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
6.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 112 roster).
Largest book: Newton Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (25 of 112).
Photo-finish peer: Banks County, GA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Newton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Newton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Newton County, MS? ▼
Newton County, MS has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Newton County? ▼
Newton County has 112 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 7% above the Mississippi average.
Does Newton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Newton 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 Newton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.