County profile
Upshur County, TX 8 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 8 HIFLD departments in Upshur County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Upshur County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 8 departments; 165 personnel), #80 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #80 of 249 in Texas
- 4.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Gilmer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Upshur County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ewell Volunteer Fire Department Gilmer | volunteer | 12 |
| Gilmer Fire Department Gilmer | volunteer | 47 |
| Glenwood Acres Volunteer Fire Department Gilmer | volunteer | 10 |
| Harmony Consolidated Volunteer Fire Department Big Sandy | volunteer | 25 |
| Lafayette Volunteer Fire Department Pittsburg | volunteer | 10 |
| New Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Ore City | volunteer | 16 |
| Ore City Volunteer Fire Department Ore City · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department Big Sandy | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 165 roster).
Largest book: Gilmer Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (47 of 165).
Photo-finish peer: Bibb County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Upshur County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 8 departments (100%) in Upshur County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Upshur County, TX? ▼
Upshur County, TX has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #80 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Upshur County? ▼
Upshur County has 165 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 38% below the Texas average.
Does Upshur County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Upshur County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Upshur County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.