Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Hurst Fire Department

Hurst, TX · Tarrant County

Hurst Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hurst, TX (Tarrant County), with 2 stations and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

56
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+65%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
89th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Hurst, TX
FDID
WB719

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Hurst Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 89% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 65% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Hurst Fire Department

Hurst Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Hurst, within Tarrant County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 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. Hurst Fire Department runs 65% 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 Hurst Fire Department have?

Hurst Fire Department has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Hurst Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Hurst Fire Department operate?

Hurst Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Hurst Fire Department?

Hurst Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Tarrant County, TX. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.