Volunteer

Allendale Boro Fire Department

Allendale, NJ · Bergen County

Allendale Boro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Allendale, NJ (Bergen County), with 1 station and 50 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+39%
above NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
50
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Allendale, NJ
FDID
02010

Staffing vs the New Jersey average

How Allendale Boro Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 70% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 39% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
70
NJ departments
999

What This Data Tells You About Allendale Boro Fire Department

Allendale Boro Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Allendale, within Bergen County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New Jersey has 999 registered fire departments and 35,948 total personnel, averaging roughly 36 staff per department. Allendale Boro Fire Department runs 39% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 51,500 fires, 70 fire deaths, and 54% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Allendale Boro Fire Department have?

Allendale Boro Fire Department has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 39% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does Allendale Boro Fire Department provide EMS services?

Allendale Boro Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Allendale Boro Fire Department operate?

Allendale Boro Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Allendale Boro Fire Department?

Allendale Boro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bergen County, NJ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 999 fire departments with 35,948 total personnel. 54% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.