Volunteer EMS Provider

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Kirby, TX · Bexar County

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Kirby, TX (Bexar County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+3%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
72th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$738K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Kirby, TX
FDID
AW515

FEMA Grant History

$738K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2010 EMW-2010-FO-0211 $738,317

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 City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 72% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 3% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates as a Volunteer department in Kirby, within Bexar County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, 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. City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services runs 3% 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: City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $738,317 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 City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services have?

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services provide EMS services?

Yes, City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services operate?

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services?

City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Bexar County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services received federal grants?

Yes, City of Kirby Fire and Emergency Medical Services has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $738,317 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2010.

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.