County profile
Brazoria County, TX 24 departments
572 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Brazoria County · #15 of 249 in-state.
Brazoria County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (572 personnel across 24 departments) - #15 of 249 in-state; mix 0/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 249 in Texas
- 5.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Alvin Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brazoria County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (572 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (30 stations / 572 roster).
Largest book: Alvin Volunteer Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (67 of 572).
Photo-finish peer: Mariposa County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brazoria County? ▼
Brazoria County has 572 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 29% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Brazoria County, TX? ▼
Brazoria County, TX has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brazoria County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 24 departments (83%) in Brazoria County are volunteer.
Does Brazoria County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Brazoria 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 Brazoria County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.