Hoboken Fire Department
Hoboken, NJ · Hudson County
Hoboken Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hoboken, NJ (Hudson County), with 4 stations and 159 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 159
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(36/dept)
of 731 NJ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Hoboken, NJ
- County
- Hudson County
- FDID
- 09005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-00032 | $1,177,988.28 |
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00407 | $630,093.01 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO01630 | $169,091 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00351 | $1,118,600 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0468 | $1,283,594 |
| 2007 | EMW2006FF03669 | $-146,608 |
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FF-0366 | $-146,608 |
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 Hoboken Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 98% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 70
- NJ departments
- 999
What This Data Tells You About Hoboken Fire Department
Hoboken Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Hoboken, within Hudson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 159 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. Hoboken Fire Department runs 342% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Hoboken Fire Department has received 7 FEMA grants totaling $4,086,150.29 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Hoboken Fire Department have? ▼
Hoboken Fire Department has 159 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 342% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.
Does Hoboken Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Hoboken Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Hoboken Fire Department operate? ▼
Hoboken Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Hoboken Fire Department? ▼
Hoboken Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hudson County, NJ. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Hoboken Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Hoboken Fire Department has received 7 FEMA grants totaling $4,086,150.29 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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