County profile
Bee County, TX 6 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 6 HIFLD departments in Bee County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bee County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 6 departments; 156 personnel), #86 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #86 of 249 in Texas
- 5.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Beeville Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beeville Volunteer Fire Department Beeville | volunteer | 70 |
| Blanconia Volunteer Fire Department Beeville | volunteer | 22 |
| Papalote Volunteer Fire Department Sinton | volunteer | 12 |
| Pettus - Tuleta Volunteer Fire Department - First Responders Tuleta · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Skidmore Volunteer Fire Department Skidmore | volunteer | 20 |
| Tynan Volunteer Fire Department Tynan | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 156 roster).
Largest book: Beeville Volunteer Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (70 of 156).
Photo-finish peer: Baker County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Bee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 6 departments (100%) in Bee County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bee County, TX? ▼
Bee County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #86 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bee County? ▼
Bee County has 156 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 24% below the Texas average.
Does Bee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Bee 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 Bee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.