Volunteer

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1

Pennsville, NJ · Salem County

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 is a Volunteer department serving Pennsville, NJ (Salem County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-17%
below NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
26th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Pennsville, NJ
FDID
17051

Staffing vs the New Jersey average

How Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 26% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 17% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
70
NJ departments
999

What This Data Tells You About Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 operates as a Volunteer department in Pennsville, within Salem County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 runs 17% 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.

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 Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 have?

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 17% below the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 provide EMS services?

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 operate?

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1?

Pennsville Fire and Rescue 1 is a Volunteer department serving Salem County, NJ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.