County profile
Walker County, TX 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Walker County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Walker County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 128 personnel), #102 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #102 of 249 in Texas
- 5.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Huntsville Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walker County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department Huntsville · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Dodge Volunteer Fire Department Dodge · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Huntsville Fire Department Huntsville | volunteer | 40 |
| New Waverly Volunteer Fire Department New Waverly · EMS | other | - |
| Pine Prairie Volunteer Fire Department Huntsville · EMS | other | - |
| Riverside Volunteer Fire Department Riverside · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Thomas Lake Road Volunteer Fire Department Huntsville · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 128 roster).
Largest book: Huntsville Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (40 of 128).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Walker County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Walker County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Walker County, TX? ▼
Walker County, TX has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #102 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Walker County? ▼
Walker County has 128 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 47% below the Texas average.
Does Walker County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Walker 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 Walker County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.