County profile
Lamb County, TX 5 departments
78 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Lamb County · #143 of 249 in-state.
Lamb County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (78 personnel, 5 departments); #143 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #143 of 249 in Texas
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Sudan Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lamb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Amherst · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Amherst Volunteer Fire Department Amherst | other | - |
| Earth Volunteer Fire Department Earth | volunteer | 20 |
| Springlake Volunteer Fire Department Springlake | other | - |
| Sudan Volunteer Fire Department Sudan · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (78 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 78 roster).
Largest book: Sudan Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (31 of 78).
Photo-finish peer: Emmet County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lamb County? ▼
Lamb County has 78 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 53% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Lamb County, TX? ▼
Lamb County, TX has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #143 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lamb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Lamb County are volunteer.
Does Lamb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Lamb 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 Lamb County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.