Figures
are the adopted 2025-2026 budget as the city prints it. McAllen doesn't
publish a line-item ledger — that detail requires a Texas Public Information Act
request.
· source
Firefighters on staff (USFA registry)
McAllen Fire Department self-reports 164 career firefighters, 0 volunteers, and 0 paid-per-call members, plus 11 civilian staff, across 7 station(s). Department type: Career. Self-reported to the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Department Registry, on the department's own schedule.
What the budget prints for this department
Category subtotals, exactly as printed in the adopted budget book.
Salaries and Wages
$16,817,524
Employee Benefits
$7,053,027
Other Services and Charges
$1,737,015
Capital Outlay
$1,162,000