Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Rosenberg Fire Department

Rosenberg, TX · Fort Bend County

Rosenberg Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Rosenberg, TX (Fort Bend County), with 2 stations and 54 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

54
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+59%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
27
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.4M
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Rosenberg, TX
FDID
GS611

FEMA Grant History

$1.4M
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FG-07873 $729,455
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00588 $676,015.33

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 Rosenberg Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 87% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 59% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Rosenberg Fire Department

Rosenberg Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Rosenberg, within Fort Bend County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 54 total personnel, 2 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. Rosenberg Fire Department runs 59% 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: Rosenberg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,405,470.33 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 Rosenberg Fire Department have?

Rosenberg Fire Department has 54 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 59% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Rosenberg Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Rosenberg Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Rosenberg Fire Department operate?

Rosenberg Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Rosenberg Fire Department?

Rosenberg Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Fort Bend County, TX. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has Rosenberg Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Rosenberg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,405,470.33 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.

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.