The Midland Fire Department (MFD) is a full-service combination fire and emergency medical services organization serving the City of Midland and portions of Midland County. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous-material response, fire prevention, public education, and other emergency and community services. MFD currently employs more than 250 personnel and operates 11 fire stations, providing coverage across more than 900 square miles. The department is also classified as an ISO Class 1 fire department. (Midland Texas)
Call Volume
MFD handles a substantial and growing emergency call volume. In 2025, the department responded to 23,039 calls within the City of Midland, a 5.6% increase over 2024. Of those calls, 17,097 (74.2%) were EMS calls, 653 were fire calls, and 5,289 were categorized as other calls. Other calls include incidents such as carbon-monoxide investigations, gas-meter leaks, downed lines, public-service calls, hazardous materials, submerged vehicles, and unusual odors. (Midland Texas)
The department’s workload has continued to increase in 2026. Through August 2026, MFD had handled 16,029 calls within the city, including 12,418 EMS calls, 573 fire calls, and 3,038 other calls. EMS accounted for approximately 77.5% of the department’s city call volume during this period. (Midland Texas)
MFD also responds to emergencies outside the city limits within Midland County. Through August 2026, the department had responded to an additional 2,268 county calls, bringing the combined city-and-county workload to approximately 18,300 calls for the year through August. (Midland Texas)
Personnel and Organization
The Midland Fire Department employs more than 250 personnel across its operational, administrative, fire-prevention, and emergency medical functions. Firefighters and emergency personnel provide around-the-clock emergency response from the department’s 11 stations. (Midland Texas)
MFD is a fully professional, paid fire department. The department transitioned from a volunteer organization to a fully staffed paid department in the middle of the 20th century. Emergency medical services became part of MFD’s responsibilities in 1972, and EMS now represents the majority of the department’s emergency workload. (Midland Texas)
Fire Stations and Coverage
MFD operates 11 fire stations strategically located throughout Midland. The department’s response area covers more than 900 square miles, including the City of Midland and portions of Midland County. The department continues to plan for additional facilities as Midland grows. (Midland Texas)
The current station system includes stations serving central, north, south, east, west, and northwest areas of Midland. Station 11, for example, opened in 2021 to improve service to northwest Midland and surrounding areas.
Mission
The Midland Fire Department’s official mission is:
“To make a positive difference in our community by being a progressive, quality-driven organization through compassionate care, professional service, and training and education.” (Midland Texas)
The department identifies Integrity, Professionalism, Compassion, Dedication, and Respect as its guiding principles. Its vision is to create a community in which people are protected from the threats of fire and disaster while promoting a culture of safety and resilience.
