County profile
Madison County, TX 3 departments
43 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Madison County · #172 of 249 in-state.
Madison County, TX reports a light HIFLD roster (43 personnel, 3 departments); #172 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #172 of 249 in Texas
- 4.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department Madisonville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Midway Volunteer Fire Department Midway | other | - |
| North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department North Zulch | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (43 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 43 roster).
Largest book: Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department holds 53% of county personnel (23 of 43).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 43 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 59% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, TX? ▼
Madison County, TX has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #172 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Madison County are volunteer.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.