County profile
Middlesex County, NJ 32 departments
1,364 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Middlesex County · #5 of 21 in-state.
Middlesex County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,364 personnel across 32 departments) - #5 of 21 in-state; mix 1/21/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Edison Division of Fire
- 21 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Middlesex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,364 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 21 volunteer, 0 combination (66% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (41 stations / 1,364 roster).
Largest book: Edison Division of Fire holds 16% of county personnel (212 of 1,364).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, AL (-9 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Middlesex County? ▼
Middlesex County has 1,364 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 19% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Middlesex County, NJ? ▼
Middlesex County, NJ has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 21 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Middlesex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 21 of 32 departments (66%) in Middlesex County are volunteer.
Does Middlesex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.