County profile
Hopkins County, TX 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Hopkins County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hopkins County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 134 personnel), #99 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #99 of 249 in Texas
- 6.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Sulphur Springs Fire Department
- 8 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hopkins County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arbala Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Sulphur Springs · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Brinker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Sulphur Springs · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Como Volunteer Fire Department Pickton | volunteer | 12 |
| Cumby Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders Cumby · EMS | other | - |
| Dike Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders Dike · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Hopkins County Fire and Rescue Sulphur Springs · EMS | career | 15 |
| Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Department Cumby | volunteer | 17 |
| North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders Sulphur Springs · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Pickton - Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders Pickton · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Sulphur Springs Fire Department Sulphur Springs · EMS | career | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
6.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 134 roster).
Largest book: Sulphur Springs Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (25 of 134).
Photo-finish peer: Searcy County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hopkins County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Hopkins County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hopkins County, TX? ▼
Hopkins County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #99 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hopkins County? ▼
Hopkins County has 134 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 62% below the Texas average.
Does Hopkins County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.