County profile
Hudson County, NJ 6 departments
521 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Hudson County · #15 of 21 in-state.
Hudson County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (521 personnel across 6 departments) - #15 of 21 in-state; mix 4/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in City of Bayonne Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hudson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bayonne Fire Department Bayonne · EMS | career | 180 |
| East Newark Volunteer Fire Department East Newark · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Harrison Fire Department Harrison · EMS | career | 57 |
| Hoboken Fire Department Hoboken · EMS | career | 159 |
| Kearny Fire Department Kearny · EMS | career | 101 |
| Secaucus Fire Department Washington Hook and Ladder Company Secaucus | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (521 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 521 roster).
Largest book: City of Bayonne Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (180 of 521).
Photo-finish peer: Kern County, CA (+3 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hudson County? ▼
Hudson County has 521 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 87, which is 142% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Hudson County, NJ? ▼
Hudson County, NJ has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hudson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 4 of 6 departments (67%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Hudson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Hudson 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 Hudson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.