County profile
Mclennan County, TX 19 departments
529 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Mclennan County · #18 of 249 in-state.
Mclennan County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (529 personnel across 19 departments) - #18 of 249 in-state; mix 1/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 249 in Texas
- 6.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in City of Waco Fire Department
- 11 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mclennan County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (529 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (74% volunteer).
6.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (32 stations / 529 roster).
Largest book: City of Waco Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (185 of 529).
Photo-finish peer: Cochise County, AZ (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mclennan County? ▼
Mclennan County has 529 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 18% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Mclennan County, TX? ▼
Mclennan County, TX has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mclennan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 19 departments (74%) in Mclennan County are volunteer.
Does Mclennan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Mclennan 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 Mclennan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.