Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Hackensack, NJ · Bergen County

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a Career (Paid) department serving Hackensack, NJ (Bergen County), with 4 stations and 125 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

125
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+247%
above NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
96th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
31
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Hackensack, NJ
Ambulances
2
FDID
02230

Staffing vs the New Jersey average

How Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 96% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 247% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
70
NJ departments
999

What This Data Tells You About Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps operates as a Career (Paid) department in Hackensack, within Bergen County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 125 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported, and 2 ambulances. 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. Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps runs 247% 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 Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps have?

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps has 125 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 247% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps provide EMS services?

Yes, Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps operate?

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps?

Hackensack Fire Department / Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a Career (Paid) department serving Bergen 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.

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.