County profile
Hidalgo County, TX 21 departments
750 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Hidalgo County · #11 of 249 in-state.
Hidalgo County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (750 personnel across 21 departments) - #11 of 249 in-state; mix 4/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 249 in Texas
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in McAllen Fire Department Central Station
- 3 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hidalgo County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (750 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 750 roster).
Largest book: McAllen Fire Department Central Station holds 21% of county personnel (154 of 750).
Photo-finish peer: Cheshire County, NH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hidalgo County? ▼
Hidalgo County has 750 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 6% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Hidalgo County, TX? ▼
Hidalgo County, TX has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hidalgo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 21 departments (62%) in Hidalgo County are volunteer.
Does Hidalgo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.