County profile
Somerset County, NJ 25 departments
659 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Somerset County · #12 of 21 in-state.
Somerset County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (659 personnel across 25 departments) - #12 of 21 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 21 in New Jersey
- 3.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Green Knoll Fire Company
- 13 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Somerset County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (659 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
3.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 659 roster).
Largest book: Green Knoll Fire Company holds 8% of county personnel (54 of 659).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, NY (+5 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Somerset County? ▼
Somerset County has 659 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 28% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Somerset County, NJ? ▼
Somerset County, NJ has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Somerset County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 25 departments (68%) in Somerset County are volunteer.
Does Somerset County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 23 departments in Somerset 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 Somerset County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.