County profile
Bell County, TX 18 departments
608 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Bell County · #13 of 249 in-state.
Bell County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (608 personnel across 18 departments) - #13 of 249 in-state; mix 3/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 249 in Texas
- 4.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Killeen Fire Department Emergency Medical Services - Central Station
- 17 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bell County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (608 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
4.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 608 roster).
Largest book: Killeen Fire Department Emergency Medical Services - Central Station holds 26% of county personnel (157 of 608).
Photo-finish peer: Benton County, AR (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bell County? ▼
Bell County has 608 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 0% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Bell County, TX? ▼
Bell County, TX has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 18 departments (56%) in Bell County are volunteer.
Does Bell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Bell 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 Bell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.