County profile
Essex County, NJ 25 departments
2,024 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Essex County · #7 of 21 in-state.
Essex County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,024 personnel across 25 departments) - #7 of 21 in-state; mix 11/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Newark Fire Department Rescue 1
- 12 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Essex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,024 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 11 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (36% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (61 stations / 2,024 roster).
Largest book: Newark Fire Department Rescue 1 holds 36% of county personnel (730 of 2,024).
Photo-finish peer: Oneida County, NY (-24 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Essex County? ▼
Essex County has 2,024 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 81, which is 125% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Essex County, NJ? ▼
Essex County, NJ has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 11 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Essex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Essex County has a mix: 11 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Essex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Essex 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 Essex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.