Point Volunteer Fire Department
Point, TX · Rains County
Point Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Point, TX (Rains County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 15
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(34/dept)
of 1,252 TX depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Point, TX
- County
- Rains County
- FDID
- TG302
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-07807 | $364,285.71 |
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 Point Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 12% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 241
- TX departments
- 1,879
What This Data Tells You About Point Volunteer Fire Department
Point Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Point, within Rains County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Point Volunteer Fire Department runs 56% 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: Point Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $364,285.71 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 Point Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Point Volunteer Fire Department has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 56% below the Texas average of 34 per department.
Does Point Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Point Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Point Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Point Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Point Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Point Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rains County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Point Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Point Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $364,285.71 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.
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