GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Glendora, NJ · Camden County
GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Glendora, NJ (Camden County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 26
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(36/dept)
of 731 NJ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Glendora, NJ
- County
- Camden County
- FDID
- 04081
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-00811 | $506,702 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-05734 | $399,081.81 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FF-00263 | $378,769 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New Jersey average
How GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 21% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 70
- NJ departments
- 999
What This Data Tells You About GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Glendora, within Camden County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
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. GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY runs 28% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,284,552.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY have? ▼
GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 28% below the New Jersey average of 36 per department.
Does GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operate? ▼
GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY? ▼
GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Camden County, NJ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY received federal grants? ▼
Yes, GLENDORA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,284,552.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey has 999 fire departments with 35,948 total personnel. 54% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.