County profile
Scott County, MS 6 departments
Volunteer share 17% across 6 HIFLD departments in Scott County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Scott County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 17% of 6; 46 personnel); #68 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #68 of 82 in Mississippi
- 13.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in North Central Scott County Volunteer Fire Department - Midway Station
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Scott County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood Volunteer Fire Department Pulaski | other | - |
| Lake Volunteer Fire Department Forest | other | - |
| Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department Ludlow | other | - |
| North Central Scott County Volunteer Fire Department - Harperville Station Forest · EMS | other | - |
| North Central Scott County Volunteer Fire Department - Midway Station Forest · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| The City of Forest Fire Department Forest · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (17% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
13.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 46 roster).
Largest book: North Central Scott County Volunteer Fire Department - Midway Station holds 100% of county personnel (46 of 46).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Scott County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Scott County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Scott County, MS? ▼
Scott County, MS has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #68 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Scott County? ▼
Scott County has 46 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 47% below the Mississippi average.
Does Scott County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Scott 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 Scott County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.