County profile
Dickens County, TX 3 departments
36 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Dickens County · #182 of 249 in-state.
Dickens County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (36 personnel, 3 departments); #182 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #182 of 249 in Texas
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Spur Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dickens County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens Volunteer Fire Department Dickens | other | - |
| McAdoo Volunteer Fire Department Mcadoo · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Spur Volunteer Fire Department Spur | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (36 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 36 roster).
Largest book: Spur Volunteer Fire Department holds 53% of county personnel (19 of 36).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dickens County? ▼
Dickens County has 36 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 65% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Dickens County, TX? ▼
Dickens County, TX has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #182 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dickens County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Dickens County are volunteer.
Does Dickens County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Dickens 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 Dickens County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.