Volunteer EMS Provider

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders

Sulphur Springs, TX · Hopkins County

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders is a Volunteer department serving Sulphur Springs, TX (Hopkins County), with 1 station and 14 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

14
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-59%
below TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
10th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
14
personnel per station
staffing density
$354K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Sulphur Springs, TX
FDID
KT404

FEMA Grant History

$354K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FF-01884 $130,678.43
2018 EMW-2018-FH-00212 $223,558.42

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 North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 10% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 59% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders operates as a Volunteer department in Sulphur Springs, within Hopkins County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 14 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. North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders runs 59% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $354,236.85 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 North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders have?

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders has 14 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 59% below the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders provide EMS services?

Yes, North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders operate?

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders?

North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders is a Volunteer department serving Hopkins County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders received federal grants?

Yes, North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $354,236.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

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.