County profile
Quitman County, MS 4 departments
13 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Quitman County · #79 of 82 in-state.
Quitman County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (13 personnel, 4 departments); #79 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 82 in Mississippi
- 15.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Lambert Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Quitman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Crowder Fire Department Crowder · EMS | other | - |
| Lambert Volunteer Fire Department Lambert · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Marks Fire Department Marks | other | - |
| Sledge Volunteer Fire Department Sledge | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (13 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
15.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 13 roster).
Largest book: Lambert Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (13 of 13).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Quitman County? ▼
Quitman County has 13 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 3, which is 80% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Quitman County, MS? ▼
Quitman County, MS has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Quitman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Quitman County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Quitman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Quitman 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 Quitman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.