County profile
Archer County, TX 7 departments
94 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Archer County · #129 of 249 in-state.
Archer County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (94 personnel, 7 departments); #129 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #129 of 249 in Texas
- 5.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Archer City Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Archer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Archer City Fire Department Archer City | volunteer | 25 |
| Bowman Volunteer Fire Department Wichita Falls · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Holliday Volunteer Department Holliday · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department Lakeside City · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Megargel Volunteer Fire Department Megargel | other | - |
| Scotland Volunteer Fire Department Scotland | other | - |
| Windthorst Volunteer Fire Department Windthorst · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (94 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Archer City Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (25 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Archer County? ▼
Archer County has 94 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 62% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Archer County, TX? ▼
Archer County, TX has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #129 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Archer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Archer County are volunteer.
Does Archer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Archer County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Archer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.