County profile
Zapata County, TX 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Zapata County (Texas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Zapata County, TX leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 20 personnel); #215 of 249 in-state.
- Personnel rank #215 of 249 in Texas
- 15.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Zapata County Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Zapata County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Zapata County Fire Department San Ygnacio | other | - |
| Zapata County Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Zapata · EMS | career | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
15.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 20 roster).
Largest book: Zapata County Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services holds 100% of county personnel (20 of 20).
FAQ
Are Zapata County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Zapata County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Zapata County, TX? ▼
Zapata County, TX has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #215 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Zapata County? ▼
Zapata County has 20 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 71% below the Texas average.
Does Zapata County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Zapata County provide EMS services.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Zapata County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.