Bryan Fire Department
Bryan, TX · Brazos County
Bryan Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Bryan, TX (Brazos County), with 4 stations and 90 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 90
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(34/dept)
of 1,252 TX depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Bryan, TX
- County
- Brazos County
- FDID
- BC604
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-01004 | $642,841.81 |
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-00051 | $2,048,992.08 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-00846 | $525,352.72 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-10940 | $178,168.18 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FH-00525 | $845,143 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00752 | $849,078 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Texas average
How Bryan Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 94% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 241
- TX departments
- 1,879
What This Data Tells You About Bryan Fire Department
Bryan Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Bryan, within Brazos County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 90 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Texas has 1,879 registered fire departments and 63,369 total personnel, averaging roughly 34 staff per department. Bryan Fire Department runs 165% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 162,000 fires, 241 fire deaths, and 58% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Bryan Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $5,089,575.79 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Bryan Fire Department have? ▼
Bryan Fire Department has 90 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 165% above the Texas average of 34 per department.
Does Bryan Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Bryan Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Bryan Fire Department operate? ▼
Bryan Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Bryan Fire Department? ▼
Bryan Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Brazos County, TX. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Bryan Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Bryan Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $5,089,575.79 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Texas? ▼
Texas has 1,879 fire departments with 63,369 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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