Volunteer EMS Provider

Katy Fire Department

Katy, TX · Harris County

Katy Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Katy, TX (Harris County), with 1 station and 76 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

76
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+124%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
93th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
76
personnel per station
staffing density
$2.1M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Katy, TX
FDID
GS505

FEMA Grant History

$2.1M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW2016FH00610 $2,138,783

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 Katy Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 93% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 124% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Katy Fire Department

Katy Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Katy, within Harris County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 76 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Katy Fire Department runs 124% 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: Katy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,138,783 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 Katy Fire Department have?

Katy Fire Department has 76 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 124% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Katy Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Katy Fire Department operate?

Katy Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Katy Fire Department?

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

Has Katy Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Katy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,138,783 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.

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.