County profile
Hidalgo County, NM 7 departments
77 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Hidalgo County · #29 of 33 in-state.
Hidalgo County, NM reports a light HIFLD roster (77 personnel, 7 departments); #29 of 33 in-state.
- Personnel rank #29 of 33 in New Mexico
- 9.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 446 New Mexico departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hidalgo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Animas Volunteer Fire Department Animas | volunteer | 25 |
| Cotton City Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Animas · EMS | volunteer | 8 |
| Gila-Neblett Fire District Lordsburg | other | - |
| Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department Lordsburg · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Playas Volunteer Fire Department Playas | volunteer | 14 |
| Rodeo Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo | other | - |
| Virden Volunteer Fire Department Virden | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (77 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
9.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 77 roster).
Largest book: Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (30 of 77).
Photo-finish peer: Denali County, AK (+0 personnel).
New Mexico roster context
- State departments
- 446
- Annual fires
- 12,100
- Volunteer %
- 44%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hidalgo County? ▼
Hidalgo County has 77 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 21% below the New Mexico average.
How many fire departments are in Hidalgo County, NM? ▼
Hidalgo County, NM has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 33 among New Mexico counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hidalgo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Hidalgo County are volunteer.
Does Hidalgo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Hidalgo County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Hidalgo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.