County profile
Cape May County, NJ 25 departments
699 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Cape May County · #19 of 21 in-state.
Cape May County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (699 personnel across 25 departments) - #19 of 21 in-state; mix 3/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Ocean City Fire and Rescue Services Department
- 14 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cape May County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (699 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (52% volunteer).
3.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 699 roster).
Largest book: Ocean City Fire and Rescue Services Department holds 9% of county personnel (65 of 699).
Photo-finish peer: San Joaquin County, CA (+0 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cape May County? ▼
Cape May County has 699 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 22% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Cape May County, NJ? ▼
Cape May County, NJ has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cape May County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 25 departments (52%) in Cape May County are volunteer.
Does Cape May County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Cape May 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 Cape May County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.