County profile
Bergen County, NJ 65 departments
2,804 HIFLD personnel across 65 departments in Bergen County · #1 of 21 in-state.
Bergen County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,804 personnel across 65 departments) - #1 of 21 in-state; mix 4/44/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 21 in New Jersey
- 2.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 4% of roster in Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- 20 of 65 depts provide EMS
- 65 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bergen County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,804 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 44 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
2.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (75 stations / 2,804 roster).
Largest book: Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps holds 4% of county personnel (125 of 2,804).
Photo-finish peer: Lancaster County, PA (+35 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bergen County? ▼
Bergen County has 2,804 total fire department personnel across 65 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 19% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Bergen County, NJ? ▼
Bergen County, NJ has 65 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 44 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bergen County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 44 of 65 departments (68%) in Bergen County are volunteer.
Does Bergen County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Bergen 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 Bergen County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.