County profile
Van Zandt County, TX 10 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 10 HIFLD departments in Van Zandt County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Van Zandt County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 10 departments; 271 personnel), #45 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #45 of 249 in Texas
- 4.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in South Van Zandt Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Van Zandt County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Volunteer Fire Department Canton | volunteer | 30 |
| Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department Edgewood | volunteer | 17 |
| Edom Volunteer Fire Department Edom | volunteer | 20 |
| Fruitvale Volunteer Fire Department Fruitvale | volunteer | 17 |
| Grand Saline Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Grand Saline · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Rolling Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Wills Point | volunteer | 26 |
| South Van Zandt Volunteer Fire Department Canton | volunteer | 40 |
| Van Fire Department Van | volunteer | 38 |
| Van Zandt-Midway Volunteer Fire Department Ben Wheeler · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Wills Point Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Wills Point · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 271 roster).
Largest book: South Van Zandt Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (40 of 271).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Van Zandt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 10 departments (100%) in Van Zandt County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Van Zandt County, TX? ▼
Van Zandt County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #45 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Van Zandt County? ▼
Van Zandt County has 271 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 21% below the Texas average.
Does Van Zandt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Van Zandt County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Van Zandt County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.