Commerce Fire Department
Commerce, TX · Hunt County
Commerce Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Commerce, TX (Hunt County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(34/dept)
of 1,252 TX depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Commerce, TX
- County
- Hunt County
- FDID
- KY604
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-07866 | $547,272.72 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FF-0021 | $732,500 |
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 Commerce Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 60% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 241
- TX departments
- 1,879
What This Data Tells You About Commerce Fire Department
Commerce Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Commerce, within Hunt County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Commerce Fire Department runs 12% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Commerce Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,279,772.72 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 Commerce Fire Department have? ▼
Commerce Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% below the Texas average of 34 per department.
Does Commerce Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Commerce Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Commerce Fire Department operate? ▼
Commerce Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Commerce Fire Department? ▼
Commerce Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Hunt County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Commerce Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Commerce Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,279,772.72 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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