County profile
Matagorda County, TX 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Matagorda County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Matagorda County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 205 personnel), #60 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #60 of 249 in Texas
- 4.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Matagorda County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City Volunteer Fire Department Bay City | volunteer | 46 |
| Blessing Volunteer Fire Department Blessing | volunteer | 12 |
| Markham Volunteer Fire Department Markham | volunteer | 25 |
| Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services Matagorda · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Midfield Volunteer Fire Department Midfield | volunteer | 42 |
| Palacios Volunteer Fire Department Palacios | volunteer | 25 |
| Sargent Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Sargent · EMS | other | - |
| Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Van Vleck | volunteer | 8 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
4.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 205 roster).
Largest book: Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services holds 23% of county personnel (47 of 205).
Photo-finish peer: Mississippi County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Matagorda County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Matagorda County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Matagorda County, TX? ▼
Matagorda County, TX has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #60 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Matagorda County? ▼
Matagorda County has 205 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 24% below the Texas average.
Does Matagorda County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.