County profile
Dallas County, TX 25 departments
3,989 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Dallas County · #3 of 249 in-state.
Dallas County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,989 personnel across 25 departments) - #3 of 249 in-state; mix 19/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 249 in Texas
- 3.36 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Dallas Fire-Rescue
- 21 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dallas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Fire Department Addison · EMS | career | 56 |
| Balch Springs Fire Department Balch Springs | career | 27 |
| Carrollton Fire Department Carrollton · EMS | career | 143 |
| Cedar Hill Fire Department Cedar Hill · EMS | career | 43 |
| Cockrell Hill Volunteer Fire Department Dallas | volunteer | 40 |
| Coppell Fire Department Coppell · EMS | career | 67 |
| Dallas Fire-Rescue Dallas · EMS | career | 2,030 |
| Desoto Fire Rescue Desoto · EMS | other | - |
| Duncanville Fire Department Duncanville · EMS | career | 55 |
| Farmers Branch Fire Department Farmers Branch · EMS | career | 65 |
| Garland Fire Department Garland · EMS | career | 251 |
| Glenn Heights Fire Department Glenn Heights · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Grand Prairie Fire Department Grand Prairie · EMS | career | 198 |
| Highland Park Department of Public Safety Highland Park · EMS | career | 66 |
| Hutchins Fire Rescue Hutchins · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Irving Fire Department Irving | career | 298 |
| Lancaster Fire Department Lancaster · EMS | career | 53 |
| Mesquite Fire Department Mesquite · EMS | career | 197 |
| Richardson Fire Department Richardson · EMS | career | 151 |
| Rowlett Fire Rescue Rowlett · EMS | career | 63 |
| Sachse Fire and Rescue Sachse · EMS | career | 29 |
| Seagoville Fire Department Seagoville | career | 31 |
| Sunnyvale Fire Department Sunnyvale · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| University Park Fire Department University Park · EMS | career | 33 |
| Wilmer Fire Department Wilmer · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,989 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 19 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
3.36 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (134 stations / 3,989 roster).
Largest book: Dallas Fire-Rescue holds 51% of county personnel (2,030 of 3,989).
Photo-finish peer: Westmoreland County, PA (+161 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dallas County? ▼
Dallas County has 3,989 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 160, which is 371% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Dallas County, TX? ▼
Dallas County, TX has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 19 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dallas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 19 of 25 departments (76%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Dallas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 35 departments in Dallas County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Dallas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.