County profile
Franklin County, TX 5 departments
35 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Franklin County · #189 of 249 in-state.
Franklin County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (35 personnel, 5 departments); #189 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #189 of 249 in Texas
- 5.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 69% of roster in Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon | volunteer | 24 |
| North Franklin County Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon | volunteer | 11 |
| Purley Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon | other | - |
| South Franklin County Volunteer Fire Department Scroggins · EMS | other | - |
| South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department Scroggins | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (35 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 35 roster).
Largest book: Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department holds 69% of county personnel (24 of 35).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 35 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 79% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, TX? ▼
Franklin County, TX has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #189 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Franklin County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.