Montclair Fire Department
Montclair, NJ · Essex County
Montclair Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Montclair, NJ (Essex County), with 3 stations and 89 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 89
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(36/dept)
of 731 NJ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
- County
- Essex County
- FDID
- 07130
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-07955 | $307,969.16 |
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 Montclair Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 91% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 70
- NJ departments
- 999
What This Data Tells You About Montclair Fire Department
Montclair Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Montclair, within Essex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 89 total personnel, 3 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. Montclair Fire Department runs 147% 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: Montclair Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $307,969.16 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 Montclair Fire Department have? ▼
Montclair Fire Department has 89 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 147% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.
Does Montclair Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Montclair Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Montclair Fire Department operate? ▼
Montclair Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Montclair Fire Department? ▼
Montclair Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Essex County, NJ. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Montclair Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Montclair Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $307,969.16 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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