Career (Paid) EMS Provider

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Trenton, NJ · Mercer County

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Trenton, NJ (Mercer County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-3%
below NJ avg personnel
(36/dept)
39th
percentile by size
of 731 NJ depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.6M
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Trenton, NJ
FDID
11040

FEMA Grant History

$1.6M
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FF-00599 $1,349,440
2018 EMW-2018-FH-00291 $0
2015 EMW2014FO03247 $223,170

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 TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT'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 TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Trenton, within Mercer 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 active, 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. TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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: TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,572,610 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 TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% below the New Jersey average of 36 per department.

Does TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Mercer County, NJ. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,572,610 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

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.