Rockwall Fire Department
Rockwall, TX · Rockwall County
Rockwall Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rockwall, TX (Rockwall County), with 2 stations and 41 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 41
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(34/dept)
of 1,252 TX depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Rockwall, TX
- County
- Rockwall County
- FDID
- TX504
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FF-00400 | $3,747,847.56 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-00447 | $3,041,614 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-01377 | $183,455 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0449 | $311,729 |
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 Rockwall Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 80% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 241
- TX departments
- 1,879
What This Data Tells You About Rockwall Fire Department
Rockwall Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rockwall, within Rockwall County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 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. Rockwall Fire Department runs 21% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Rockwall Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $7,284,645.56 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 Rockwall Fire Department have? ▼
Rockwall Fire Department has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 21% above the Texas average of 34 per department.
Does Rockwall Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Rockwall Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Rockwall Fire Department operate? ▼
Rockwall Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Rockwall Fire Department? ▼
Rockwall Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rockwall County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Rockwall Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Rockwall Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $7,284,645.56 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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