County profile
Tarrant County, TX 36 departments
2,316 HIFLD personnel across 36 departments in Tarrant County · #4 of 249 in-state.
Tarrant County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,316 personnel across 36 departments) - #4 of 249 in-state; mix 17/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 249 in Texas
- 4.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Fort Worth Fire Department
- 32 of 36 depts provide EMS
- 36 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tarrant County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,316 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 17 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (39% volunteer).
4.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (102 stations / 2,316 roster).
Largest book: Fort Worth Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (782 of 2,316).
Photo-finish peer: New Castle County, DE (+28 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tarrant County? ▼
Tarrant County has 2,316 total fire department personnel across 36 departments. The average per department is 64, which is 88% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Tarrant County, TX? ▼
Tarrant County, TX has 36 fire departments with available federal data. 17 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tarrant County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Tarrant County has a mix: 17 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Tarrant County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 41 departments in Tarrant 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 Tarrant County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.