Volunteer EMS Provider

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Friendswood, TX · Galveston County

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Friendswood, TX (Galveston County), with 3 stations and 101 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

101
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+197%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
96th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
34
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Friendswood, TX
FDID
HA506

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 96% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 197% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Friendswood, within Galveston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 101 total personnel, 3 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. Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated runs 197% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated have?

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated has 101 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 197% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

Yes, Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operate?

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated?

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Galveston County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.