County profile
Lynn County, TX 4 departments
48 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Lynn County · #166 of 249 in-state.
Lynn County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (48 personnel, 4 departments); #166 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #166 of 249 in Texas
- 6.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Tahoka Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lynn County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| New Home Volunteer Fire Department New Home | other | - |
| O'donnell Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Odonnell · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Tahoka Volunteer Fire Department Tahoka | volunteer | 20 |
| Wilson Volunteer Fire Department Wilson | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (48 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
6.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 48 roster).
Largest book: Tahoka Volunteer Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (20 of 48).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lynn County? ▼
Lynn County has 48 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 65% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Lynn County, TX? ▼
Lynn County, TX has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #166 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lynn County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Lynn County are volunteer.
Does Lynn County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lynn 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 Lynn County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.