County profile
Marion County, TX 6 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 6 HIFLD departments in Marion County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Marion County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 6 departments; 187 personnel), #67 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 249 in Texas
- 4.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Smithland Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 10 |
| Jackson Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 20 |
| Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 22 |
| Mims Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service Avinger · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Smithland Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 95 |
| South Shore Volunteer Fire Department Ore City | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 187 roster).
Largest book: Smithland Volunteer Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (95 of 187).
Photo-finish peer: Decatur County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 6 departments (100%) in Marion County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, TX? ▼
Marion County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 187 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 9% below the Texas average.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Marion County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Marion County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.