County profile
Wood County, TX 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Wood County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wood County, TX is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 222 personnel), #58 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 249 in Texas
- 4.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Hawkins Volunteer Fire Department
- 8 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wood County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alba Volunteer Fire Department Alba · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hainesville Volunteer Fire Department Mineola | volunteer | 25 |
| Hawkins Volunteer Fire Department Hawkins | volunteer | 36 |
| Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department Hawkins · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Lands End Volunteer Fire Department Yantis · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Mineola Fire Department Mineola · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Ogburn Volunteer Fire Department Winnsboro · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Perryville Volunteer Fire Department Winnsboro · EMS | other | - |
| Quitman Fire Department Quitman · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Yantis Volunteer Fire Department Yantis · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
4.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 222 roster).
Largest book: Hawkins Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (36 of 222).
Photo-finish peer: Chambers County, AL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
Are Wood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Wood County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Wood County, TX? ▼
Wood County, TX has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wood County? ▼
Wood County has 222 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 35% below the Texas average.
Does Wood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Wood 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 Wood County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.