County profile
Harris County, TX 61 departments
7,018 HIFLD personnel across 61 departments in Harris County · #2 of 249 in-state.
Harris County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (7,018 personnel across 61 departments) - #2 of 249 in-state; mix 8/37/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 249 in Texas
- 2.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 54% of roster in Houston Fire Department
- 37 of 61 depts provide EMS
- 61 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harris County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (7,018 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 37 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
2.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (207 stations / 7,018 roster).
Largest book: Houston Fire Department holds 54% of county personnel (3,815 of 7,018).
Photo-finish peer: Los Angeles County, CA (+332 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Harris County? ▼
Harris County has 7,018 total fire department personnel across 61 departments. The average per department is 115, which is 238% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Harris County, TX? ▼
Harris County, TX has 61 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 37 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harris County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 37 of 61 departments (61%) in Harris County are volunteer.
Does Harris County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 43 departments in Harris 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 Harris County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.