County profile
Travis County, TX 6 departments
1,238 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Travis County · #6 of 249 in-state.
Travis County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,238 personnel across 6 departments) - #6 of 249 in-state; mix 1/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 249 in Texas
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 89% of roster in Austin Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Travis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Fire Department Del Valle | other | - |
| Austin Fire Department Austin | career | 1,100 |
| Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department Manchaca · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue Leander · EMS | other | - |
| North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue Jonestown · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Volente Volunteer Fire Department Leander · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,238 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 1,238 roster).
Largest book: Austin Fire Department holds 89% of county personnel (1,100 of 1,238).
Photo-finish peer: Norfolk County, MA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Travis County? ▼
Travis County has 1,238 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 206, which is 506% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Travis County, TX? ▼
Travis County, TX has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Travis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Travis County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Travis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Travis 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 Travis County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.