County profile
Tate County, MS 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Tate County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Tate County, MS is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 125 personnel), #32 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 82 in Mississippi
- 7.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Senatobia Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tate County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arkabutla Fire Department Coldwater | volunteer | 33 |
| District One Volunteer Fire Department Sarah | volunteer | 25 |
| Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department Coldwater | volunteer | 28 |
| Poagville Volunteer Fire Department Coldwater | other | - |
| Senatobia Fire Department Senatobia · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
7.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 125 roster).
Largest book: Senatobia Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (39 of 125).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, KY (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Tate County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Tate County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Tate County, MS? ▼
Tate County, MS has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Tate County? ▼
Tate County has 125 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 67% above the Mississippi average.
Does Tate County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Tate 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 Tate County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.