County profile
Denton County, TX 22 departments
818 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Denton County · #9 of 249 in-state.
Denton County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (818 personnel across 22 departments) - #9 of 249 in-state; mix 5/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 249 in Texas
- 4.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Denton Fire Department
- 19 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Denton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Argyle Volunteer Fire District Copper Canyon | other | - |
| Argyle Volunteer Fire District Argyle · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Aubrey Fire Department Aubrey | volunteer | 27 |
| Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department Carrollton · EMS | other | - |
| Denton Fire Department Denton · EMS | career | 155 |
| Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department Double Oak · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Flower Mound Fire Department Flower Mound · EMS | career | 69 |
| Highland Village Fire Department Highland Village · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Justin · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Krum Volunteer Fire Department Krum · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Lake Cities Fire Department Corinth · EMS | career | 49 |
| Lake Cities Fire Department Lake Dallas · EMS | other | - |
| Lewisville Fire Department Lewisville · EMS | career | 121 |
| Little Elm Fire Department Little Elm · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Oak Point Department of Public Safety Fire Services Oak Point | volunteer | 3 |
| Pilot Point Fire Department Pilot Point · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Ponder Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Ponder · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Roanoke Fire Department Roanoke · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Sanger Volunteer Fire Department Sanger · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| The Colony Fire Department The Colony · EMS | other | - |
| The Colony Fire Department - Central Station The Colony · EMS | career | 39 |
| Trophy Club Fire and Rescue Trophy Club · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (818 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (59% volunteer).
4.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (34 stations / 818 roster).
Largest book: Denton Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (155 of 818).
Photo-finish peer: Tulare County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Denton County? ▼
Denton County has 818 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 9% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Denton County, TX? ▼
Denton County, TX has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Denton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 22 departments (59%) in Denton County are volunteer.
Does Denton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Denton 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 Denton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.