Forney Fire Department
Forney, TX · Kaufman County
Forney Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Forney, TX (Kaufman County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(34/dept)
of 1,252 TX depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Forney, TX
- County
- Kaufman County
- FDID
- NT403
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-00652 | $1,781,416.46 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FH00658 | $-17,021 |
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FH-0093 | $5,984,232 |
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 Forney Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 72% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 241
- TX departments
- 1,879
What This Data Tells You About Forney Fire Department
Forney Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Forney, within Kaufman County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 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. Forney Fire Department 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: Forney Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $7,748,627.46 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 Forney Fire Department have? ▼
Forney Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% above the Texas average of 34 per department.
Does Forney Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Forney Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Forney Fire Department operate? ▼
Forney Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Forney Fire Department? ▼
Forney Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Kaufman County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Forney Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Forney Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $7,748,627.46 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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