County profile
Bexar County, TX 36 departments
2,235 HIFLD personnel across 36 departments in Bexar County · #5 of 249 in-state.
Bexar County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,235 personnel across 36 departments) - #5 of 249 in-state; mix 9/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 249 in Texas
- 3.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 67% of roster in San Antonio Fire Department and Ambulance
- 30 of 36 depts provide EMS
- 36 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bexar County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,235 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 9 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (80 stations / 2,235 roster).
Largest book: San Antonio Fire Department and Ambulance holds 67% of county personnel (1,505 of 2,235).
Photo-finish peer: Dutchess County, NY (-26 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bexar County? ▼
Bexar County has 2,235 total fire department personnel across 36 departments. The average per department is 62, which is 82% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Bexar County, TX? ▼
Bexar County, TX has 36 fire departments with available federal data. 9 career, 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bexar County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bexar County has a mix: 9 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Bexar County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 31 departments in Bexar 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 Bexar County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.