County profile
Jefferson County, TX 10 departments
518 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Jefferson County · #16 of 249 in-state.
Jefferson County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (518 personnel across 10 departments) - #16 of 249 in-state; mix 2/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 249 in Texas
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Beaumont Fire and Rescue
- 4 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Fire and Rescue Beaumont · EMS | career | 234 |
| China Volunteer Fire Department China | volunteer | 20 |
| Groves Fire Department Groves | volunteer | 37 |
| Hamshire Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Hamshire · EMS | other | - |
| Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Nederland | volunteer | 16 |
| Labelle - Fannett Volunteer Fire / Emergency Medical Services Beaumont · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Nederland Fire and Rescue Nederland · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Port Arthur Fire Department Port Arthur | other | - |
| Port Arthur Fire Department - Central Station Port Arthur | career | 107 |
| Port Neches Fire Department Port Neches | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (518 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 518 roster).
Largest book: Beaumont Fire and Rescue holds 45% of county personnel (234 of 518).
Photo-finish peer: Wicomico County, MD (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 518 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 52, which is 53% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, TX? ▼
Jefferson County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 10 departments (60%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.