Career (Paid)

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
+540%
above MS avg personnel
(15/dept)
96th
percentile by size
of 328 MS depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.9M
5 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Greenville, MS
FDID
76003

FEMA Grant History

$1.9M
Total Funding
5
Awards
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.

▲ 540% above the state average
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, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.