County profile
Union County, NJ 23 departments
1,286 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Union County · #13 of 21 in-state.
Union County, NJ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,286 personnel across 23 departments) - #13 of 21 in-state; mix 11/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 21 in New Jersey
- 2.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Elizabeth Fire Department
- 20 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 999 New Jersey departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights Fire Department Berkeley Heights · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Clark Volunteer Fire Department Clark · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Cranford Fire Department Cranford · EMS | career | 48 |
| Elizabeth Fire Department Elizabeth · EMS | career | 264 |
| Fanwood Fire Department Fanwood · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Garwood Fire Department Garwood | volunteer | 47 |
| Hillside Fire Department Hillside · EMS | career | 47 |
| Kenilworth Fire Department Kenilworth · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Linden Fire Department Linden · EMS | career | 123 |
| Mountainside Fire Department Mountainside | volunteer | 32 |
| New Providence Fire Department New Providence · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Plainfield Fire Department Plainfield | other | - |
| Plainfield Fire Division Plainfield · EMS | career | 102 |
| Rahway Fire Department Rahway · EMS | career | 54 |
| Roselle Fire Department Roselle · EMS | career | 39 |
| Schering-Plough Emergency Fire / Rescue Brigade Summit · EMS | other | - |
| Scotch Plains Fire Department Scotch Plains · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Springfield Fire Department Springfield · EMS | career | 40 |
| Summit Fire Department Summit · EMS | career | 52 |
| Township of Union Fire Department / Emergency Medical Unit Union · EMS | career | 114 |
| Union Fire Department Union · EMS | other | - |
| Westfield Fire Department Westfield · EMS | career | 53 |
| Winfield Fire Association Linden · EMS | other | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,286 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 11 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (35% volunteer).
2.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,286 roster).
Largest book: Elizabeth Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (264 of 1,286).
Photo-finish peer: Sullivan County, NY (-2 personnel).
New Jersey roster context
- State departments
- 999
- Annual fires
- 51,500
- Volunteer %
- 54%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 1,286 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 56, which is 56% above the New Jersey average.
How many fire departments are in Union County, NJ? ▼
Union County, NJ has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 11 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 21 among New Jersey counties with at least one listed department.
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Union County has a mix: 11 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in Union County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Union County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.