County profile
Hale County, TX 6 departments
104 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Hale County · #123 of 249 in-state.
Hale County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (104 personnel, 6 departments); #123 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #123 of 249 in Texas
- 5.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hale County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department Abernathy | volunteer | 37 |
| Hale Center Volunteer Fire Department Hale Center | volunteer | 16 |
| Halfway Volunteer Fire Department Plainview | volunteer | 15 |
| Petersburg Volunteer Emergency Medical Services / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Petersburg · EMS | other | - |
| Plainview Fire Department Plainview · EMS | other | - |
| Plainview Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Plainview · EMS | career | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (104 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 104 roster).
Largest book: Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (37 of 104).
Photo-finish peer: Gordon County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hale County? ▼
Hale County has 104 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 50% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Hale County, TX? ▼
Hale County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #123 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hale County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hale County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hale County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Hale 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 Hale County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.