Volunteer EMS Provider

Potter County Fire Rescue

Amarillo, TX · Potter County

Potter County Fire Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Amarillo, TX (Potter County), with 1 station and 88 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

88
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+159%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
94th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
88
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Amarillo, TX
FDID
TC501

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Potter County Fire Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 94% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 159% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Potter County Fire Rescue

Potter County Fire Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Amarillo, within Potter County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 88 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. Potter County Fire Rescue runs 159% 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 Potter County Fire Rescue have?

Potter County Fire Rescue has 88 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 159% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Potter County Fire Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Potter County Fire Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Potter County Fire Rescue operate?

Potter County Fire Rescue operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Potter County Fire Rescue?

Potter County Fire Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Potter 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.

Nearby Departments

Amarillo Fire Department
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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.