County profile
Burnet County, TX 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Burnet County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Burnet County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 188 personnel), #65 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 249 in Texas
- 4.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Burnet County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bertram Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Bertram | volunteer | 15 |
| Briggs Fire Department Briggs · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Cassie Volunteer Fire Department Burnet | volunteer | 14 |
| City of Burnet Fire Department Burnet · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| City of Marble Falls Fire Department Marble Falls | career | 7 |
| Cottonwood Shores Area Volunteer Fire Department Cottonwood Shores | volunteer | 16 |
| Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Marble Falls | other | - |
| Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department Briggs | volunteer | 49 |
| Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department - Emergency Medical Services Incorporated Spicewood · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 188 roster).
Largest book: Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (49 of 188).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Burnet County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Burnet County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Burnet County, TX? ▼
Burnet County, TX has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Burnet County? ▼
Burnet County has 188 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 38% below the Texas average.
Does Burnet County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Burnet County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Burnet County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.