County profile
Cumberland County, NJ 20 departments
753 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Cumberland County · #17 of 21 in-state.
Cumberland County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (753 personnel across 20 departments) - #17 of 21 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Vineland Fire Department
- 15 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cumberland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton City Fire Department Bridgeton · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Carmel Volunteer Fire Company Millville · EMS | other | 30 |
| Cedarville Fire Department Cedarville · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Cumberland Volunteer Fire Company Millville | volunteer | 25 |
| Dividing Creek Fire Company Port Norris | volunteer | 20 |
| Downe Township Fire and Rescue / Newport Volunteer Fire Department Newport · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Company Vineland · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Greenwich Township Fire and Rescue Greenwich · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Heislerville Volunteer Fire Company Heislerville · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Hopewell / Stow Creek Fire Department Bridgeton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Laurel Lake Volunteer Fire Company Millville · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Mauricetown Volunteer Fire Department Mauricetown | volunteer | 26 |
| Millville Fire Department Millville · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
| Port Elizabeth Fire Department Port Elizabeth · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Rosenhayn Fire and Rescue Bridgeton · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Shiloh Fire and Rescue Shiloh · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Upper Deerfield Township Fire Company Deerfield Street | volunteer | 25 |
| Upper Deerfield Township Fire Company Bridgeton | volunteer | 25 |
| Upper Deerfield Township Fire Company Seabrook · EMS | other | 28 |
| Vineland Fire Department Vineland · EMS | volunteer | 160 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (753 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
3.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 753 roster).
Largest book: Vineland Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (160 of 753).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, KS (+0 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cumberland County? ▼
Cumberland County has 753 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 6% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Cumberland County, NJ? ▼
Cumberland County, NJ has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cumberland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 20 departments (90%) in Cumberland County are volunteer.
Does Cumberland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Cumberland County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Cumberland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.