County profile
Eastland County, TX 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Eastland County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Eastland County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 134 personnel), #98 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #98 of 249 in Texas
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in City of Ranger Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Eastland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Volunteer Fire Department Carbon | volunteer | 20 |
| Cisco Fire Department Cisco · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| City of Ranger Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Ranger · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Desdemona Volunteer Fire Department Desdemona | volunteer | 17 |
| Eastland Fire Department Eastland · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Gorman Volunteer Fire Department Gorman · EMS | other | - |
| Olden Volunteer Fire Department Olden · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Rising Star Fire Fighters Association Rising Star · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 134 roster).
Largest book: City of Ranger Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services holds 22% of county personnel (29 of 134).
Photo-finish peer: Searcy County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Eastland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Eastland County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Eastland County, TX? ▼
Eastland County, TX has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #98 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Eastland County? ▼
Eastland County has 134 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 50% below the Texas average.
Does Eastland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Eastland 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 Eastland County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.