County profile
Taylor County, TX 11 departments
363 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Taylor County · #33 of 249 in-state.
Taylor County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (363 personnel across 11 departments) - #33 of 249 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 249 in Texas
- 5.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Abilene Fire Department
- 5 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Taylor County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Fire Department Abilene · EMS | career | 178 |
| Buffalo Gap Volunteer Fire Department Buffalo Gap | volunteer | 25 |
| Elm Creek Citizens Association Volunteer Fire Department Tuscola | volunteer | 28 |
| Hamby Volunteer Fire Department Abilene | volunteer | 23 |
| Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department Tuscola | volunteer | 17 |
| Merkel Volunteer Fire Department Merkel | volunteer | 25 |
| Mulberry Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Merkel · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Potosi Volunteer Fire Department Abilene · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Trent Volunteer Fire Department Trent · EMS | other | - |
| Tye Volunteer Fire Department Tye | volunteer | 17 |
| View Volunteer Fire Department Abilene · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (363 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
5.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 363 roster).
Largest book: Abilene Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (178 of 363).
Photo-finish peer: Madison County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Taylor County? ▼
Taylor County has 363 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 3% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Taylor County, TX? ▼
Taylor County, TX has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Taylor County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Taylor County are volunteer.
Does Taylor County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Taylor 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 Taylor County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.