County profile
Salem County, NJ 20 departments
509 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Salem County · #21 of 21 in-state.
Salem County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (509 personnel across 20 departments) - #21 of 21 in-state; mix 0/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Deepwater Fire Company
- 12 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Salem County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (509 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
3.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 509 roster).
Largest book: Deepwater Fire Company holds 9% of county personnel (45 of 509).
Photo-finish peer: Terrebonne County, LA (+0 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Salem County? ▼
Salem County has 509 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 31% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Salem County, NJ? ▼
Salem County, NJ has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Salem County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 20 departments (85%) in Salem County are volunteer.
Does Salem County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Salem 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 Salem County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.