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Denton Fire Department

Denton, TX · Denton County

Denton Fire Department is a fire department serving Denton, TX (Denton County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

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Total personnel
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Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
$7.7M
6 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Denton, TX

FEMA Grant History

$7.7M
Total Funding
6
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FF-01860 $2,035,458
2022 EMW-2022-FG-06769 $30,136.36
2021 EMW-2021-FF-01282 $3,731,892
2020 EMW-2020-FF-00715 $989,136.3
2019 EMW-2019-FF-00862 $933,728.56
- EMW2016FH00195 $-29,726

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

What This Data Tells You About Denton Fire Department

Denton Fire Department operates as a fire department in Denton, within Denton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, 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. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. 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: Denton Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $7,690,625.22 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 Denton Fire Department have?

Personnel data for Denton Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

Does Denton Fire Department provide EMS services?

Denton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Denton Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Denton Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Denton Fire Department?

Denton Fire Department is a fire department serving Denton County, TX.

Has Denton Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Denton Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $7,690,625.22 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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.

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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.