County profile
Nueces County, TX 6 departments
631 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Nueces County · #12 of 249 in-state.
Nueces County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (631 personnel across 6 departments) - #12 of 249 in-state; mix 3/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 249 in Texas
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 63% of roster in Corpus Christi Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nueces County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Annaville Volunteer Fire Department Robstown | other | - |
| Annaville Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station Corpus Christi · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Corpus Christi Fire Department Corpus Christi · EMS | career | 399 |
| Corpus Christi International Airport Fire Department Corpus Christi · EMS | other | - |
| Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Fire Department Corpus Christi · EMS | career | 77 |
| Refinery Terminal Fire Company First Responders Corpus Christi · EMS | career | 124 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (631 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 631 roster).
Largest book: Corpus Christi Fire Department holds 63% of county personnel (399 of 631).
Photo-finish peer: Abbeville County, SC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nueces County? ▼
Nueces County has 631 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 105, which is 209% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Nueces County, TX? ▼
Nueces County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nueces County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nueces County has a mix: 3 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Nueces County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Nueces 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 Nueces County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.