County profile
Gloucester County, NJ 33 departments
1,035 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Gloucester County · #10 of 21 in-state.
Gloucester County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,035 personnel across 33 departments) - #10 of 21 in-state; mix 1/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Washington Township Fire District
- 16 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gloucester County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,035 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 1,035 roster).
Largest book: Washington Township Fire District holds 15% of county personnel (156 of 1,035).
Photo-finish peer: Guilford County, NC (+0 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Gloucester County? ▼
Gloucester County has 1,035 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 14% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Gloucester County, NJ? ▼
Gloucester County, NJ has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Gloucester County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 33 departments (70%) in Gloucester County are volunteer.
Does Gloucester County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.