County profile
Atlantic County, NJ 31 departments
1,145 HIFLD personnel across 31 departments in Atlantic County · #9 of 21 in-state.
Atlantic County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,145 personnel across 31 departments) - #9 of 21 in-state; mix 5/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 21 in New Jersey
- 2.27 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Atlantic City Fire Department
- 24 of 31 depts provide EMS
- 31 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Atlantic County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,145 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
2.27 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 1,145 roster).
Largest book: Atlantic City Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (279 of 1,145).
Photo-finish peer: Norfolk County, MA (-1 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Atlantic County? ▼
Atlantic County has 1,145 total fire department personnel across 31 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 3% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Atlantic County, NJ? ▼
Atlantic County, NJ has 31 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Atlantic County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Atlantic County has a mix: 5 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Atlantic County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 32 departments in Atlantic County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Atlantic County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.