County profile
Bandera County, TX 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Bandera County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bandera County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 146 personnel), #93 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 249 in Texas
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bandera County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Volunteer Fire Department Bandera | volunteer | 20 |
| Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Department Bandera | other | - |
| Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department Lakehills | volunteer | 57 |
| Medina Volunteer Fire Department Medina | volunteer | 33 |
| Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department Pipe Creek · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Vanderpool Volunteer Fire Department Vanderpool | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 146 roster).
Largest book: Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (57 of 146).
Photo-finish peer: Latah County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Bandera County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Bandera County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bandera County, TX? ▼
Bandera County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bandera County? ▼
Bandera County has 146 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 29% below the Texas average.
Does Bandera County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Bandera County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Bandera County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.