Bexar County Emergency Service District No. 8

Bexar County Emergency Service District No. 8 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Helotes, TX. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 18515 Scenic Loop RD, Helotes, TX, 78023-3226.

210-695-5033

210-695-1647

Mailing: 18515 Scenic Loop RD, Helotes, TX, 78023-3226

51 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

10

Volunteer Firefighters

13

Paid-Per-Call

20

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
694
Fire Calls
4.5%
EMS Calls
40.3%
Other Calls
55.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
21m 3s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (159 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
2h 33m 52s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.5% (31 calls)
Total EMS Calls
40.3% (280 calls)
Total Other Calls
55.2% (383 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
October (68 calls)
Busiest District
ESD (542 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (159 calls)
Avg. Response Time
21m 3s
Avg. Call Duration
2h 33m 52s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Mutual Aid Received
27
Mutual Aid Given
251