County profile
Comal County, TX 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Comal County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Comal County, TX leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 150 personnel); #90 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #90 of 249 in Texas
- 8.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Comal County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bracken Volunteer Fire Department San Antonio · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Bracken Volunteer Fire Department New Braunfels · EMS | other | - |
| Bulverde Fire Department Boerne · EMS | other | - |
| Bulverde Fire Department Bulverde · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Canyon Lake Fire and Emergency Medical Services Canyon Lake · EMS | career | 24 |
| New Braunfels Fire Department New Braunfels · EMS | other | - |
| Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department Spring Branch | other | - |
| Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station Spring Branch | volunteer | 54 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
8.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 150 roster).
Largest book: Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station holds 36% of county personnel (54 of 150).
Photo-finish peer: Henry County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Comal County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Comal County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Comal County, TX? ▼
Comal County, TX has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #90 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Comal County? ▼
Comal County has 150 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 44% below the Texas average.
Does Comal County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Comal 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 Comal County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.