Center Volunteer Fire Department
Blue Springs, MS · Union County
Center Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Blue Springs, MS (Union County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 16
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(15/dept)
of 328 MS depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Blue Springs, MS
- County
- Union County
- FDID
- 73002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FV-0117 | $237,500 |
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 Center Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Mississippi. It is larger than 11% of the 328 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 63
- MS departments
- 751
What This Data Tells You About Center Volunteer Fire Department
Center Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Blue Springs, within Union County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Center Volunteer Fire Department runs 7% 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: Center Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $237,500 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 Center Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Center Volunteer Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 7% above the Mississippi average of 15 per department.
Does Center Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Center Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Center Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Center Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Center Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Center Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Union County, MS. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Center Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Center Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $237,500 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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