County profile
Tippah County, MS 10 departments
55 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Tippah County · #66 of 82 in-state.
Tippah County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (55 personnel, 10 departments); #66 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #66 of 82 in Mississippi
- 7.27 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Gravestown Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tippah County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Blue Mountain | volunteer | 16 |
| Dry Creek Volunteer Fire Department Booneville | other | - |
| Dumas Volunteer Fire Department Dumas · EMS | other | - |
| Falkner Volunteer Fire Department Falkner | other | - |
| Gravestown Volunteer Fire Department Ripley | volunteer | 24 |
| Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department Ripley | other | - |
| Ripley Volunteer Fire Department Ripley | other | - |
| Spout Springs Fire Department Ripley | other | - |
| Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Walnut · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Walnut Fire and Rescue Walnut · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (55 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (30% volunteer).
7.27 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 55 roster).
Largest book: Gravestown Volunteer Fire Department holds 44% of county personnel (24 of 55).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, GA (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tippah County? ▼
Tippah County has 55 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 60% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Tippah County, MS? ▼
Tippah County, MS has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #66 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tippah County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Tippah County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Tippah County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Tippah 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 Tippah County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.