County profile
Hill County, TX 11 departments
Volunteer share 73% across 11 HIFLD departments in Hill County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hill County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (73% of 11 departments; 191 personnel), #64 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #64 of 249 in Texas
- 5.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hill County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 2604 Volunteer Fire Department Whitney · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Blum Volunteer Fire Department Blum | volunteer | 20 |
| Covington Volunteer Fire Department Covington | volunteer | 19 |
| Hillsboro Fire / Rescue Hillsboro · EMS | career | 32 |
| Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department Hubbard | other | - |
| Itasca Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Itasca · EMS | other | - |
| Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department Whitney | volunteer | 15 |
| Mertens Volunteer Fire Department Mertens | volunteer | 19 |
| Mount Calm Volunteer Fire Department Mount Calm | volunteer | 15 |
| Penelope Volunteer Fire Department Penelope | volunteer | 15 |
| White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Whitney | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (73% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
5.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 191 roster).
Largest book: White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (36 of 191).
Photo-finish peer: Kendall County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hill County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Hill County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hill County, TX? ▼
Hill County, TX has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #64 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hill County? ▼
Hill County has 191 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 50% below the Texas average.
Does Hill County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Hill County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Hill County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.