Verona Fire Department
Verona, NJ · Essex County
Verona Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Verona, NJ (Essex County), with 2 stations and 56 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 56
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(36/dept)
of 731 NJ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Verona, NJ
- County
- Essex County
- FDID
- 07200
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-04167 | $282,000 |
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 Verona Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Jersey. It is larger than 78% of the 731 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 70
- NJ departments
- 999
What This Data Tells You About Verona Fire Department
Verona Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Verona, within Essex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Verona Fire Department runs 56% 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: Verona Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $282,000 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 Verona Fire Department have? ▼
Verona Fire Department has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 56% above the New Jersey average of 36 per department.
Does Verona Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Verona Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Verona Fire Department operate? ▼
Verona Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Verona Fire Department? ▼
Verona Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Essex County, NJ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Verona Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Verona Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $282,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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