County profile
Grayson County, TX 21 departments
518 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Grayson County · #19 of 249 in-state.
Grayson County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (518 personnel across 21 departments) - #19 of 249 in-state; mix 3/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 249 in Texas
- 5.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Sherman Fire Department
- 15 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grayson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (518 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 518 roster).
Largest book: Sherman Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (73 of 518).
Photo-finish peer: Lenawee County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grayson County? ▼
Grayson County has 518 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 26% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Grayson County, TX? ▼
Grayson County, TX has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grayson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 21 departments (71%) in Grayson County are volunteer.
Does Grayson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Grayson 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 Grayson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.