County profile
Monmouth County, NJ 39 departments
1,729 HIFLD personnel across 39 departments in Monmouth County · #2 of 21 in-state.
Monmouth County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,729 personnel across 39 departments) - #2 of 21 in-state; mix 2/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 21 in New Jersey
- 1.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Middletown Township Fire Department
- 23 of 39 depts provide EMS
- 39 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monmouth County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,729 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (36% volunteer).
1.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 1,729 roster).
Largest book: Middletown Township Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (400 of 1,729).
Photo-finish peer: Delaware County, PA (+7 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monmouth County? ▼
Monmouth County has 1,729 total fire department personnel across 39 departments. The average per department is 44, which is 22% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Monmouth County, NJ? ▼
Monmouth County, NJ has 39 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monmouth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Monmouth County has a mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Monmouth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 47 departments in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.