County profile
Yalobusha County, MS 10 departments
Volunteer share 30% across 10 HIFLD departments in Yalobusha County (Mississippi) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Yalobusha County, MS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 30% of 10; 75 personnel); #54 of 82 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 82 in Mississippi
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Water Valley Fire Department
- 1 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 751 Mississippi departments statewide
Fire Departments in Yalobusha County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs Volunteer Fire Department Coffeeville | other | - |
| Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Oakland | other | - |
| Otoucalofa Volunteer Fire Department Water Valley | other | - |
| Pine Valley Volunteer Fire Department Water Valley | other | - |
| Skuna Valley Volunteer Fire Department Coffeeville | volunteer | 22 |
| Sylva Rena Volunteer Fire Department Water Valley | other | - |
| Tillatoba Volunteer Fire Department Tillatoba | other | - |
| Town of Coffeeville Volunteer Fire Department Coffeeville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Velma Volunteer Fire Department Water Valley | other | - |
| Water Valley Fire Department Water Valley | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (30% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (30% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 75 roster).
Largest book: Water Valley Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (38 of 75).
Photo-finish peer: Drew County, AR (+0 personnel).
Mississippi volunteer context
- State departments
- 751
- Annual fires
- 18,900
- Volunteer %
- 37%
FAQ
Are Yalobusha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yalobusha County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Yalobusha County, MS? ▼
Yalobusha County, MS has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 82 among Mississippi counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Yalobusha County? ▼
Yalobusha County has 75 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 47% below the Mississippi average.
Does Yalobusha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.