County profile
Pontotoc County, MS 10 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Pontotoc County · #55 of 82 in-state.
Pontotoc County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 10 departments); #55 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 82 in Mississippi
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department
- 9 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pontotoc County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Algoma Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | other | - |
| Beckham Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | other | - |
| Ecru Volunteer Fire Department Ecru · EMS | other | - |
| Furrs Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | other | - |
| Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Pontotoc Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | other | - |
| Randolph Volunteer Fire Department Randolph · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Thaxton Volunteer Fire Department Thaxton | volunteer | 22 |
| Toccopola Volunteer Fire Department Thaxton · EMS | volunteer | 8 |
| Troy Woodland Volunteer Fire Department Pontotoc · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (23 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pontotoc County? ▼
Pontotoc County has 74 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 53% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Pontotoc County, MS? ▼
Pontotoc County, MS has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pontotoc County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pontotoc County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pontotoc County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.