County profile
El Paso County, TX 10 departments
1,155 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in El Paso County · #7 of 249 in-state.
El Paso County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,155 personnel across 10 departments) - #7 of 249 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 249 in Texas
- 4.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 76% of roster in El Paso Fire Department - Central Station
- 4 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in El Paso County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clint Volunteer Fire Department Clint | volunteer | 30 |
| El Paso Fire Department El Paso · EMS | other | - |
| El Paso Fire Department - Central Station El Paso · EMS | career | 880 |
| Fabens Fire and Rescue Incorporated Fabens · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Fort Bliss Fire and Emergency Services El Paso | career | 99 |
| Horizon City Fire Department Horizon City | volunteer | 26 |
| Montana Vista Fire Rescue Incorporated El Paso · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Soccoro Fire Department Socorro | other | - |
| West Valley Fire Department - Canutillo Station Canutillo | other | - |
| West Valley Fire Department - Vinton Station Vinton | volunteer | 55 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,155 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (49 stations / 1,155 roster).
Largest book: El Paso Fire Department - Central Station holds 76% of county personnel (880 of 1,155).
Photo-finish peer: Oswego County, NY (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve El Paso County? ▼
El Paso County has 1,155 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 116, which is 241% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in El Paso County, TX? ▼
El Paso County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are El Paso County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
El Paso County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does El Paso County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in El Paso 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 El Paso County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.