County profile
Wichita County, TX 10 departments
269 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Wichita County · #47 of 249 in-state.
Wichita County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (269 personnel across 10 departments) - #47 of 249 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #47 of 249 in Texas
- 5.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Wichita Falls Fire Department
- 2 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wichita County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett Fire Department Burkburnett | volunteer | 31 |
| Cameron Gardens Volunteer Fire Department Wichita Falls | volunteer | 21 |
| Electra Volunteer Fire Department Electra | other | - |
| Friberg-Cooper Fire Department Wichita Falls | other | - |
| Iowa Park Volunteer Fire Department Iowa Park | volunteer | 18 |
| Kamay Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Kamay · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Lake Kickapoo Volunteer Fire Department Iowa Park | volunteer | 11 |
| Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Sheppard Air Force Base | other | - |
| Wichita Falls Fire Department Wichita Falls | career | 156 |
| Wichita West Volunteer Fire Department Wichita Falls · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (269 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
5.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 269 roster).
Largest book: Wichita Falls Fire Department holds 58% of county personnel (156 of 269).
Photo-finish peer: Floyd County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wichita County? ▼
Wichita County has 269 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 21% below the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Wichita County, TX? ▼
Wichita County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wichita County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 10 departments (60%) in Wichita County are volunteer.
Does Wichita County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Wichita 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 Wichita County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.