County profile
Hays County, TX 10 departments
276 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Hays County · #34 of 249 in-state.
Hays County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (276 personnel across 10 departments) - #34 of 249 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #34 of 249 in Texas
- 6.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Kyle Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hays County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buda Volunteer Fire Department Buda | volunteer | 30 |
| Chisholm Trail Fire and Rescue Kyle · EMS | other | 20 |
| Driftwood Volunteer Fire Department Austin | volunteer | 17 |
| Henly Volunteer Fire Department Dripping Springs | volunteer | 44 |
| Kyle Volunteer Fire Department Kyle | volunteer | 85 |
| North Hays County Volunteer Fire Department Dripping Springs | volunteer | 32 |
| North Hays County Volunteer Fire Department - North Station Dripping Springs | other | - |
| Uhland Volunteer Fire Department Uhland | volunteer | 14 |
| Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station Wimberley | volunteer | 34 |
| Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department - Rolling Oaks Station Driftwood | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (276 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
6.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 276 roster).
Largest book: Kyle Volunteer Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (85 of 276).
Photo-finish peer: Acadia County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hays County? ▼
Hays County has 276 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 18% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Hays County, TX? ▼
Hays County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hays County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Hays County are volunteer.
Does Hays County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Hays 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 Hays County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.