Volunteer

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tishomingo, MS · Tishomingo County

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Tishomingo, MS (Tishomingo County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+93%
above MS avg personnel
(15/dept)
58th
percentile by size
of 328 MS depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
$460K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Tishomingo, MS
FDID
71009

FEMA Grant History

$460K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FG-19564 $460,476.19

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 MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Mississippi. It is larger than 58% of the 328 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 93% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
63
MS departments
751

What This Data Tells You About MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Tishomingo, within Tishomingo County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 1 station, 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. MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 93% 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: MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $460,476.19 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 MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 93% above the Mississippi average of 15 per department.

Does MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Tishomingo County, MS. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $460,476.19 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.

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.