County profile
Sussex County, NJ 28 departments
889 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Sussex County · #16 of 21 in-state.
Sussex County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (889 personnel across 28 departments) - #16 of 21 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 21 in New Jersey
- 2.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Newton Fire Department
- 13 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sussex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (889 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
2.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 889 roster).
Largest book: Newton Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (85 of 889).
Photo-finish peer: Armstrong County, PA (-3 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sussex County? ▼
Sussex County has 889 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 11% below the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Sussex County, NJ? ▼
Sussex County, NJ has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sussex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 28 departments (64%) in Sussex County are volunteer.
Does Sussex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Sussex 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 Sussex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.