County profile
Hockley County, TX 4 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 4 HIFLD departments in Hockley County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hockley County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 4 departments; 87 personnel), #136 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #136 of 249 in Texas
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Sundown Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hockley County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Smyer Volunteer Fire Department Smyer | volunteer | 14 |
| Levelland Fire Department Levelland | volunteer | 28 |
| Ropesville Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ropesville · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Sundown Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Sundown · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 87 roster).
Largest book: Sundown Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services holds 38% of county personnel (33 of 87).
Photo-finish peer: Sedgwick County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hockley County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Hockley County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hockley County, TX? ▼
Hockley County, TX has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #136 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hockley County? ▼
Hockley County has 87 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 35% below the Texas average.
Does Hockley County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Hockley 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 Hockley County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.