County profile
Jackson County, TX 6 departments
95 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Jackson County · #128 of 249 in-state.
Jackson County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (95 personnel, 6 departments); #128 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #128 of 249 in Texas
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in City of Edna Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carancahua Community Volunteer Fire Department Palacios · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| City of Edna Fire Department Edna · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Ganado Volunteer Fire Department Ganado | volunteer | 26 |
| LA Ward Fire Department La Ward | volunteer | 18 |
| Lolita Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Lolita · EMS | other | - |
| Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department Vanderbilt · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (95 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 95 roster).
Largest book: City of Edna Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (31 of 95).
Photo-finish peer: Crowley County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 95 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 53% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, TX? ▼
Jackson County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #128 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.