County profile
Galveston County, TX 18 departments
608 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Galveston County · #14 of 249 in-state.
Galveston County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (608 personnel across 18 departments) - #14 of 249 in-state; mix 2/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 249 in Texas
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Galveston Fire Department
- 11 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Galveston County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (608 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 608 roster).
Largest book: Galveston Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (105 of 608).
Photo-finish peer: Warren County, NY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Galveston County? ▼
Galveston County has 608 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 0% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Galveston County, TX? ▼
Galveston County, TX has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Galveston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 18 departments (56%) in Galveston County are volunteer.
Does Galveston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Galveston 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 Galveston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.