Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Lubbock Fire Department

Lubbock, TX · Lubbock County

Lubbock Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Lubbock, TX (Lubbock County), with 14 stations and 278 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

278
Total personnel
14
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+718%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
99th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Lubbock, TX
FDID
PY603

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Lubbock Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 99% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 718% above the state average
Stations
14
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Lubbock Fire Department

Lubbock Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Lubbock, within Lubbock County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 278 total personnel, 14 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. Lubbock Fire Department runs 718% 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 Lubbock Fire Department have?

Lubbock Fire Department has 278 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 718% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Lubbock Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Lubbock Fire Department operate?

Lubbock Fire Department operates 14 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Lubbock Fire Department?

Lubbock Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Lubbock 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.

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.