County profile
Winston County, MS 8 departments
58 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Winston County · #64 of 82 in-state.
Winston County, MS reports a light HIFLD roster (58 personnel, 8 departments); #64 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #64 of 82 in Mississippi
- 8.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Louisville Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Winston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Betheden Volunteer Fire Department Louisville | other | - |
| East Winston Volunteer Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| High Point Volunteer Fire Department Louisville | other | - |
| Louisville Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department Philadelphia | volunteer | 20 |
| Nanih Waiya Volunteer Fire Department Louisville · EMS | other | - |
| Noxapater Volunteer Fire Department Noxapater | other | - |
| Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Louisville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (58 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
8.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 58 roster).
Largest book: Louisville Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (26 of 58).
Photo-finish peer: Liberty County, FL (+0 personnel).
Mississippi roster context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Winston County? ▼
Winston County has 58 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 53% below the Mississippi average.
How many fire departments are in Winston County, MS? ▼
Winston County, MS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #64 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
Are Winston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Winston County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Winston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Winston 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 Winston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.