County profile
Hunterdon County, NJ 22 departments
665 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Hunterdon County · #18 of 21 in-state.
Hunterdon County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (665 personnel across 22 departments) - #18 of 21 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Milford Fire Company Incorporated
- 13 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hunterdon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amwell Valley Fire Company Ringoes | volunteer | 40 |
| Califon Boro Fire Company Califon | volunteer | 40 |
| Clinton Fire Department Clinton · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| East Whitehouse Fire Department Whitehouse Station · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Flemington Fire Department Flemington · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Hampton Boro Fire Company Hampton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| High Bridge Fire Department High Bridge | volunteer | 40 |
| Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company Milford | other | 40 |
| Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Department Frenchtown · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Lebanon Township First Aid Squad Glen Gardner · EMS | other | - |
| Lebanon Township Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Glen Gardner · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Lebanon Volunteer Fire Company Lebanon | volunteer | 25 |
| Milford Fire Company Incorporated Milford · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Oldwick Fire Company Whitehouse Station · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company Asbury · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Quakertown Fire Company Pittstown · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Readington Volunteer Fire Company Whitehouse Station | volunteer | 36 |
| Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company Sergeantsville | volunteer | 35 |
| Stockton Fire Company Stockton · EMS | other | - |
| Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company Three Bridges | volunteer | 32 |
| West Amwell Township Fire Department Lambertville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Whitehouse Station Fire Company Whitehouse Station | other | 26 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (665 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
3.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 665 roster).
Largest book: Milford Fire Company Incorporated holds 6% of county personnel (42 of 665).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, IN (-1 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hunterdon County? ▼
Hunterdon County has 665 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 17% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Hunterdon County, NJ? ▼
Hunterdon County, NJ has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hunterdon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 22 departments (82%) in Hunterdon County are volunteer.
Does Hunterdon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.