County profile
Kaufman County, TX 14 departments
425 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Kaufman County · #24 of 249 in-state.
Kaufman County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (425 personnel across 14 departments) - #24 of 249 in-state; mix 0/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 249 in Texas
- 3.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in City of Terrell Fire Department
- 6 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kaufman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ables Springs Volunteer Fire Department Terrell | volunteer | 22 |
| City of Terrell Fire Department Terrell | volunteer | 47 |
| City of Terrell Fire Department Terrell | volunteer | 42 |
| College Mound Volunteer Fire Department Kaufman | other | - |
| Combine Volunteer Fire Department Combine · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Crandall Volunteer Fire Department Crandall · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Elmo Volunteer Fire Department First Response Terrell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Forney Fire Department Forney · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Kaufman County Emergency Services Unit Terrell · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Kaufman Volunteer Fire Department Kaufman | volunteer | 33 |
| Kemp Volunteer Fire Department Kemp | volunteer | 35 |
| Mabank Volunteer Fire Department Mabank · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Rosser Volunteer Fire Department Rosser | volunteer | 38 |
| Scurry Volunteer Fire Department Scurry | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (425 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (93% volunteer).
3.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 425 roster).
Largest book: City of Terrell Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (47 of 425).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, ME (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kaufman County? ▼
Kaufman County has 425 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 12% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Kaufman County, TX? ▼
Kaufman County, TX has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kaufman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 14 departments (93%) in Kaufman County are volunteer.
Does Kaufman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.