Volunteer

Luling Fire Department

Luling, TX · Caldwell County

Luling Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Luling, TX (Caldwell County), with 2 stations and 48 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

48
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+41%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
85th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Luling, TX
FDID
BR504

Staffing vs the Texas average

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

▲ 41% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Luling Fire Department

Luling Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Luling, within Caldwell County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 48 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Luling Fire Department runs 41% 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 Luling Fire Department have?

Luling Fire Department has 48 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 41% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Luling Fire Department provide EMS services?

Luling Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Luling Fire Department operate?

Luling Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Luling Fire Department?

Luling Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Caldwell 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.

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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.