Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Lake Cities Fire Department

Corinth, TX · Denton County

Lake Cities Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Corinth, TX (Denton County), with 2 stations and 49 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

49
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+44%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
85th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Corinth, TX
FDID
DR409

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Lake Cities Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 85% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 44% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Lake Cities Fire Department

Lake Cities Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Corinth, within Denton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 49 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. Lake Cities Fire Department runs 44% 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 Lake Cities Fire Department have?

Lake Cities Fire Department has 49 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 44% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Lake Cities Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Lake Cities Fire Department operate?

Lake Cities Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Lake Cities Fire Department?

Lake Cities Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Denton 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.