County profile
Walthall County, MS 8 departments
75 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Walthall County · #53 of 82 in-state.
Walthall County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (75 personnel, 8 departments); #53 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 82 in Mississippi
- 9.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 57% of roster in 4th District Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walthall County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 4th District Volunteer Fire Department Tylertown | other | - |
| 4th District Volunteer Fire Department Jayess | volunteer | 43 |
| Enon Fire Department Jayess · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lexie Volunteer Fire Department Tylertown | other | - |
| Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department Tylertown | other | - |
| Tylertown Fire Department Tylertown | other | - |
| Walthall County Third District Fire Department Tylertown | other | - |
| Walthall County Third District Fire Department Sandy Hook | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (75 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
9.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 75 roster).
Largest book: 4th District Volunteer Fire Department holds 57% of county personnel (43 of 75).
Photo-finish peer: Drew County, AR (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Walthall County? ▼
Walthall County has 75 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 40% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Walthall County, MS? ▼
Walthall County, MS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Walthall County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Walthall County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Walthall County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Walthall 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 Walthall County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.