County profile
Lubbock County, TX 9 departments
515 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Lubbock County · #20 of 249 in-state.
Lubbock County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (515 personnel across 9 departments) - #20 of 249 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 249 in Texas
- 4.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 54% of roster in Lubbock Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lubbock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Idalou Volunteer Fire Department Idalou | volunteer | 20 |
| Lubbock Fire Department Lubbock · EMS | career | 278 |
| New Deal Volunteer Fire Department New Deal | volunteer | 21 |
| Ransom Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Ransom Canyon · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Lubbock | volunteer | 20 |
| Shallowater Volunteer Fire Department Shallowater | volunteer | 64 |
| West Carlisle Fire and Emergency Medical Services Lubbock · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Wolfforth Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Wolfforth · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department Lubbock | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (515 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
4.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 515 roster).
Largest book: Lubbock Fire Department holds 54% of county personnel (278 of 515).
Photo-finish peer: Sabine County, LA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lubbock County? ▼
Lubbock County has 515 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 57, which is 68% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Lubbock County, TX? ▼
Lubbock County, TX has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lubbock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Lubbock County are volunteer.
Does Lubbock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.