County profile
Lavaca County, TX 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lavaca County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lavaca County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 283 personnel), #42 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #42 of 249 in Texas
- 1.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lavaca County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department Hallettsville | volunteer | 86 |
| Moulton Volunteer Fire Department Moulton | volunteer | 55 |
| Shiner Volunteer Fire Department Shiner · EMS | volunteer | 76 |
| Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department Sweet Home | volunteer | 30 |
| Yoakum Fire and Emergency Management Service Department Yoakum · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
1.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 283 roster).
Largest book: Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (86 of 283).
Photo-finish peer: Lowndes County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Lavaca County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Lavaca County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lavaca County, TX? ▼
Lavaca County, TX has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lavaca County? ▼
Lavaca County has 283 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 57, which is 68% above the Texas average.
Does Lavaca County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Lavaca County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Lavaca County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.