Volunteer

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Sergeantsville, NJ · Hunterdon County

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Sergeantsville, NJ (Hunterdon County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-3%
below NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
39th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$328K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Sergeantsville, NJ
FDID
10470

FEMA Grant History

$328K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-07975 $242,857.14
2018 EMW-2018-FF-00090 $85,531.18

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 SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 39% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 3% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
70
NJ departments
999

What This Data Tells You About SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Sergeantsville, within Hunterdon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY runs 3% 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: SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $328,388.32 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 SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY have?

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% below the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services?

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operate?

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY?

SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Hunterdon County, NJ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY received federal grants?

Yes, SERGEANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $328,388.32 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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.