County profile
Kendall County, TX 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Kendall County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kendall County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 117 personnel), #107 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #107 of 249 in Texas
- 3.42 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Boerne Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kendall County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne Volunteer Fire Department Boerne · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Comfort Volunteer Fire Department Comfort · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Kendalia Volunteer Fire Department Kendalia · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department Boerne · EMS | other | - |
| Waring Volunteer Fire Department Waring · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.42 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 117 roster).
Largest book: Boerne Volunteer Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (55 of 117).
Photo-finish peer: Perry County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Kendall County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Kendall County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Kendall County, TX? ▼
Kendall County, TX has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #107 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kendall County? ▼
Kendall County has 117 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 32% below the Texas average.
Does Kendall County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Kendall 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 Kendall County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.