County profile
Parker County, TX 18 departments
408 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Parker County · #26 of 249 in-state.
Parker County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (408 personnel across 18 departments) - #26 of 249 in-state; mix 1/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #26 of 249 in Texas
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Weatherford Fire Department
- 2 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Parker County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (408 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 408 roster).
Largest book: Weatherford Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (51 of 408).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Parker County? ▼
Parker County has 408 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 32% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Parker County, TX? ▼
Parker County, TX has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Parker County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 18 departments (83%) in Parker County are volunteer.
Does Parker County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Parker 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 Parker County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.