County profile
Pike County, MS 8 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 8 HIFLD departments in Pike County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pike County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 8; 58 personnel); #63 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Friendship Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pike County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of McComb Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | other | - |
| Fernwood Volunteer Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | other | - |
| Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department Magnolia · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Progress Volunteer Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | other | - |
| Rural Osyka Volunteer Fire Department Osyka | other | - |
| Summit Volunteer Fire Department Summit · EMS | other | - |
| Sunnyhill Volunteer Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
6.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 58 roster).
Largest book: Friendship Volunteer Fire Department holds 59% of county personnel (34 of 58).
Photo-finish peer: Liberty County, FL (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Pike County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pike County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Pike County, MS? ▼
Pike County, MS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pike County? ▼
Pike County has 58 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 53% below the Mississippi average.
Does Pike County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Pike 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 Pike County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.