County profile
Ward County, TX 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Ward County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ward County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 62 personnel), #151 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #151 of 249 in Texas
- 4.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ward County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfalls Volunteer Fire Department Grandfalls · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Monahans Volunteer Fire Department Monahans · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Wickett Volunteer Fire Department Wickett | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: Monahans Volunteer Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (32 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Charlotte County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Ward County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Ward County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Ward County, TX? ▼
Ward County, TX has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #151 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ward County? ▼
Ward County has 62 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 38% below the Texas average.
Does Ward County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Ward 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 Ward County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.