Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Rowlett Fire Rescue

Rowlett, TX · Dallas County

Rowlett Fire Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Rowlett, TX (Dallas County), with 3 stations and 63 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

63
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+85%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
91th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
$6.7M
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Rowlett, TX
FDID
DH423

FEMA Grant History

$6.7M
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FF-01410 $2,655,015.84
2019 EMW-2019-FF-01761 $2,655,016
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00209 $1,391,796.57

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 Rowlett Fire Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 91% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 85% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Rowlett Fire Rescue

Rowlett Fire Rescue operates as a Career (Paid) department in Rowlett, within Dallas County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 63 total personnel, 3 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. Rowlett Fire Rescue runs 85% 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: Rowlett Fire Rescue has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $6,701,828.41 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 Rowlett Fire Rescue have?

Rowlett Fire Rescue has 63 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 85% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Rowlett Fire Rescue provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Rowlett Fire Rescue operate?

Rowlett Fire Rescue operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Rowlett Fire Rescue?

Rowlett Fire Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Dallas County, TX. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has Rowlett Fire Rescue received federal grants?

Yes, Rowlett Fire Rescue has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $6,701,828.41 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

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.