County profile
Burlington County, NJ 35 departments
1,113 HIFLD personnel across 35 departments in Burlington County · #8 of 21 in-state.
Burlington County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,113 personnel across 35 departments) - #8 of 21 in-state; mix 2/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Evesham Fire and Rescue
- 18 of 35 depts provide EMS
- 35 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Burlington County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,113 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
3.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (37 stations / 1,113 roster).
Largest book: Evesham Fire and Rescue holds 12% of county personnel (137 of 1,113).
Photo-finish peer: Baltimore City County, MD (+8 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Burlington County? ▼
Burlington County has 1,113 total fire department personnel across 35 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 11% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Burlington County, NJ? ▼
Burlington County, NJ has 35 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Burlington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 35 departments (69%) in Burlington County are volunteer.
Does Burlington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 33 departments in Burlington 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 Burlington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.