County profile
Lipscomb County, TX 4 departments
38 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Lipscomb County · #180 of 249 in-state.
Lipscomb County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (38 personnel, 4 departments); #180 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #180 of 249 in Texas
- 7.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Higgins Lipscomb Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lipscomb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Darrouzett Volunteer Fire Department Darrouzett | volunteer | 18 |
| Follett Volunteer Fire Department Follett | other | - |
| Higgins Lipscomb Fire and Emergency Medical Services Higgins · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Higgins/Lipscomb Volunteer Fire Department Lipscomb | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (38 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
7.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 38 roster).
Largest book: Higgins Lipscomb Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 53% of county personnel (20 of 38).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lipscomb County? ▼
Lipscomb County has 38 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 71% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Lipscomb County, TX? ▼
Lipscomb County, TX has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #180 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lipscomb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lipscomb County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lipscomb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.