Houston Fire Department
MunicipalHouston, Texas
- Stations: 93+ coverage
- Staffing: 4,000 career firefighters
- Specialty units: HazMat response, EMS transport, dive team
- Established: 1838
📞 (832) 394-6700🌐 Official site
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Texas Fire Departments
Fast-growing suburbs expanding ALS staffing and fire station coverage.
12 combination departments opening lateral entry lieutenant positions.
Showing all 6 departments in Texas.
Department breakdown
Total departments6
Municipal6
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
MunicipalDallas, Texas
- Stations: 61+ coverage
- Staffing: 2,000 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat response, airport operations
- Established: 1873
📞 (214) 670-4321🌐 Official site
Austin Fire Department
MunicipalAustin, Texas
- Stations: 52+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,300 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Wildland-urban interface, special operations, community risk reduction
📞 (512) 974-0130🌐 Official site
San Antonio Fire Department
MunicipalSan Antonio, Texas
- Stations: 54+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,900 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Community paramedicine, special operations, fire academy
📞 (210) 207-8301🌐 Official site
Fort Worth Fire Department
MunicipalFort Worth, Texas
- Stations: 46+ coverage
- Staffing: 900 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat, emergency management
📞 (817) 392-6700🌐 Official site
Plano Fire-Rescue
MunicipalPlano, Texas
- Stations: 14+ coverage
- Staffing: 400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: EMS transport, technical rescue, ISO Class 1
📞 (972) 941-7400🌐 Official site
About Texas Fire Departments
Texas has 6 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 41% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Texas.
Fast-growing suburbs expanding ALS staffing and fire station coverage. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.