Biloxi Fire Department
Biloxi, MS · Harrison County
Biloxi Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Biloxi, MS (Harrison County), with 9 stations and 175 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 175
- Total personnel
- 9
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(15/dept)
of 328 MS depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Biloxi, MS
- County
- Harrison County
- FDID
- 24001
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-14167 | $808,518 |
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00551 | $-1,014,000 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00605 | $873,316.47 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00760 | $1,404,240 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Mississippi average
How Biloxi Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Mississippi. It is larger than 99% of the 328 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 9
- State fire deaths/yr
- 63
- MS departments
- 751
What This Data Tells You About Biloxi Fire Department
Biloxi Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Biloxi, within Harrison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 175 total personnel, 9 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Mississippi has 751 registered fire departments and 11,222 total personnel, averaging roughly 15 staff per department. Biloxi Fire Department runs 1067% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 18,900 fires, 63 fire deaths, and 37% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Biloxi Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $2,072,074.47 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Biloxi Fire Department have? ▼
Biloxi Fire Department has 175 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 1067% above the Mississippi average of 15 per department.
Does Biloxi Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Biloxi Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Biloxi Fire Department operate? ▼
Biloxi Fire Department operates 9 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Biloxi Fire Department? ▼
Biloxi Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Harrison County, MS. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Biloxi Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Biloxi Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $2,072,074.47 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
How many fire departments are in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi has 751 fire departments with 11,222 total personnel. 37% are volunteer departments.
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