County profile
Morris County, NJ 43 departments
1,742 HIFLD personnel across 43 departments in Morris County · #3 of 21 in-state.
Morris County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,742 personnel across 43 departments) - #3 of 21 in-state; mix 3/32/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Boonton Fire Department - South Boonton Firehouse
- 22 of 43 depts provide EMS
- 43 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Morris County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,742 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 32 volunteer, 0 combination (74% volunteer).
3.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (54 stations / 1,742 roster).
Largest book: Boonton Fire Department - South Boonton Firehouse holds 6% of county personnel (107 of 1,742).
Photo-finish peer: King County, WA (+32 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Morris County? ▼
Morris County has 1,742 total fire department personnel across 43 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 14% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Morris County, NJ? ▼
Morris County, NJ has 43 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 32 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Morris County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 32 of 43 departments (74%) in Morris County are volunteer.
Does Morris County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Morris 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 Morris County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.