County profile
Montgomery County, TX 20 departments
712 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Montgomery County · #10 of 249 in-state.
Montgomery County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (712 personnel across 20 departments) - #10 of 249 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 249 in Texas
- 5.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department - First Responders
- 12 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (712 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
5.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (39 stations / 712 roster).
Largest book: Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department - First Responders holds 21% of county personnel (149 of 712).
Photo-finish peer: Saginaw County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 712 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 6% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, TX? ▼
Montgomery County, TX has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 20 departments (55%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.