County profile
Ector County, TX 6 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 6 HIFLD departments in Ector County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ector County, TX leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 6; 162 personnel); #82 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #82 of 249 in Texas
- 4.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Odessa Fire Department - Central Station
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ector County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Gardendale Volunteer Fire Department Gardendale · EMS | other | - |
| Goldsmith Volunteer Fire Department Goldsmith · EMS | other | - |
| Odessa Fire Department Odessa · EMS | other | - |
| Odessa Fire Department - Central Station Odessa · EMS | career | 162 |
| South Ector County Volunteer Fire Department Odessa · EMS | other | - |
| West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department Odessa · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 162 roster).
Largest book: Odessa Fire Department - Central Station holds 100% of county personnel (162 of 162).
Photo-finish peer: Butler County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Ector County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ector County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ector County, TX? ▼
Ector County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #82 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ector County? ▼
Ector County has 162 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 21% below the Texas average.
Does Ector County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Ector 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 Ector County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.