Career (Paid) EMS Provider

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
+165%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
94th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
$5.1M
6 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Bryan, TX
FDID
BC604

FEMA Grant History

$5.1M
Total Funding
6
Awards
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.

▲ 165% above the state average
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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.