County profile
Brazos County, TX 7 departments
304 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Brazos County · #39 of 249 in-state.
Brazos County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (304 personnel across 7 departments) - #39 of 249 in-state; mix 2/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #39 of 249 in Texas
- 5.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in College Station Fire Department Ambulance
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brazos County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos County Precinct 2 Volunteer Fire Department Bryan · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Department Bryan | volunteer | 20 |
| Brazos County Precinct 4 Fire Department Bryan · EMS | other | - |
| Brazos County Precinct 4 Volunteer Fire Department Bryan | volunteer | 30 |
| Bryan Fire Department Bryan · EMS | career | 90 |
| College Station Fire Department Ambulance College Station · EMS | career | 114 |
| South Brazos County Fire Department College Station | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (304 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
5.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 304 roster).
Largest book: College Station Fire Department Ambulance holds 38% of county personnel (114 of 304).
Photo-finish peer: Webster County, LA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brazos County? ▼
Brazos County has 304 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 26% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Brazos County, TX? ▼
Brazos County, TX has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brazos County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Brazos County are volunteer.
Does Brazos County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Brazos 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 Brazos County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.