Volunteer EMS Provider

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department

Weimar, TX · Colorado County

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Weimar, TX (Colorado County), with 2 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+18%
above TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
78th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Weimar, TX
FDID
CR409

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Weimar Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 78% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 18% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Weimar Volunteer Fire Department

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Weimar, within Colorado County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Weimar Volunteer Fire Department runs 18% 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 Weimar Volunteer Fire Department have?

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 18% above the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Weimar Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Weimar Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Weimar Volunteer Fire Department?

Weimar Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Colorado 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.

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.