County profile
Ocean County, NJ 21 departments
727 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Ocean County · #4 of 21 in-state.
Ocean County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (727 personnel across 21 departments) - #4 of 21 in-state; mix 2/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Lakewood Township Fire Department
- 13 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ocean County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (727 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 727 roster).
Largest book: Lakewood Township Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (122 of 727).
Photo-finish peer: Hamilton County, OH (+51 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ocean County? ▼
Ocean County has 727 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 3% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Ocean County, NJ? ▼
Ocean County, NJ has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ocean County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 21 departments (67%) in Ocean County are volunteer.
Does Ocean County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 39 departments in Ocean 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 Ocean County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.