County profile
Caldwell County, TX 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Caldwell County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Caldwell County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 157 personnel), #84 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #84 of 249 in Texas
- 7.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Luling Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Caldwell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart Fire / Rescue Lockhart · EMS | career | 20 |
| Luling Fire Department Luling | volunteer | 48 |
| Martindale Volunteer Fire Department Martindale | volunteer | 18 |
| Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department Maxwell | volunteer | 18 |
| McMahan Volunteer Fire Department Mcmahan | volunteer | 25 |
| Mid-County Volunteer Fire Department Lockhart | volunteer | 11 |
| Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department Luling | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
7.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 157 roster).
Largest book: Luling Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (48 of 157).
Photo-finish peer: Ouachita County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Caldwell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Caldwell County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Caldwell County, TX? ▼
Caldwell County, TX has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #84 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Caldwell County? ▼
Caldwell County has 157 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 35% below the Texas average.
Does Caldwell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.