Newark Fire Division
MunicipalNewark, New Jersey
- Stations: 16+ coverage
- Staffing: 570 career firefighters
- Specialty units: High-rise response, port operations, hazmat team
- Established: 1797
📞 (973) 733-7400🌐 Official site
← Back to all statesNortheast region91% combination or volunteer
New Jersey Fire Departments
High population density with strong volunteer and career department mix.
Newark and Jersey City hiring firefighters and lateral transfers.
Showing all 4 departments in New Jersey.
Department breakdown
Total departments4
Municipal4
Jersey City Fire Department
MunicipalJersey City, New Jersey
- Stations: 14+ coverage
- Staffing: 500 career firefighters
- Specialty units: High-rise response, waterfront operations, technical rescue
📞 (201) 547-4000🌐 Official site
Paterson Fire Department
MunicipalPaterson, New Jersey
- Stations: 9+ coverage
- Staffing: 300 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban firefighting, technical rescue, hazmat operations
📞 (973) 321-1234🌐 Official site
Trenton Fire Department
MunicipalTrenton, New Jersey
- Stations: 7+ coverage
- Staffing: 200 career firefighters
- Specialty units: State capital response, technical rescue, EMS first response
📞 (609) 989-4100🌐 Official site
About New Jersey Fire Departments
New Jersey has 4 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 91% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout New Jersey.
High population density with strong volunteer and career department mix. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.