Volunteer EMS Provider

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue

Jonestown, TX · Travis County

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Jonestown, TX (Travis County), with 7 stations and 68 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

68
Total personnel
7
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+100%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
92th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Jonestown, TX
FDID
WP305

Staffing vs the Texas average

How North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 92% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
7
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Jonestown, within Travis County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 68 total personnel, 7 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. North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue runs 100% 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 North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue have?

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue has 68 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue operate?

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue operates 7 fire stations.

What type of fire department is North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue?

North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Travis 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.