County profile
Brown County, TX 11 departments
276 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Brown County · #44 of 249 in-state.
Brown County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (276 personnel across 11 departments) - #44 of 249 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #44 of 249 in Texas
- 3.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- 1 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bangs Volunteer Fire Department Bangs | volunteer | 27 |
| Blanket Volunteer Fire Department Blanket | volunteer | 15 |
| Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department Brookesmith | other | - |
| Brownwood Fire Department Brownwood | career | 30 |
| Early Volunteer Fire Department Early | volunteer | 25 |
| Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department Brownwood | volunteer | 18 |
| Lake Dam Volunteer Fire Department Brownwood | other | - |
| May Volunteer Fire Department May | volunteer | 20 |
| North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services May · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Winchell Volunteer Fire Department Brookesmith | volunteer | 46 |
| Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department Zephyr | volunteer | 40 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (276 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 276 roster).
Largest book: North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services holds 20% of county personnel (55 of 276).
Photo-finish peer: Lamar County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 276 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 26% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, TX? ▼
Brown County, TX has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Brown County are volunteer.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Brown 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 Brown County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.