Greenville Fire Department
Greenville, MS · Washington County
Greenville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Greenville, MS (Washington County), with 8 stations and 96 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 96
- Total personnel
- 8
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(15/dept)
of 328 MS depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Greenville, MS
- County
- Washington County
- FDID
- 76003
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-04615 | $254,772.72 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-14514 | $215,909.09 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-05238 | $900,000 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FV01451 | $290,910 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FO03888 | $268,864 |
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 Greenville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Mississippi. It is larger than 96% of the 328 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 8
- State fire deaths/yr
- 63
- MS departments
- 751
What This Data Tells You About Greenville Fire Department
Greenville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Greenville, within Washington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 96 total personnel, 8 stations, 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. Greenville Fire Department runs 540% 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: Greenville Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,930,455.81 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 Greenville Fire Department have? ▼
Greenville Fire Department has 96 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 540% above the Mississippi average of 15 per department.
Does Greenville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Greenville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Greenville Fire Department operate? ▼
Greenville Fire Department operates 8 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Greenville Fire Department? ▼
Greenville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Washington County, MS. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Greenville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Greenville Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,930,455.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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