Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Bloomfield Fire Department

Bloomfield, NJ · Essex County

Bloomfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Bloomfield, NJ (Essex County), with 4 stations and 114 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

114
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+217%
above NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
94th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Bloomfield, NJ
FDID
07020

Staffing vs the New Jersey average

How Bloomfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 94% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 217% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
70
NJ departments
999

What This Data Tells You About Bloomfield Fire Department

Bloomfield Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Bloomfield, within Essex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 114 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Bloomfield Fire Department runs 217% 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 Bloomfield Fire Department have?

Bloomfield Fire Department has 114 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 217% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does Bloomfield Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Bloomfield Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Bloomfield Fire Department operate?

Bloomfield Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Bloomfield Fire Department?

Bloomfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Essex County, NJ. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

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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.