South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Ketchikan, AK. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 5690 Roosevelt DR, Ketchikan, AK, 99901.

907-228-6673

907-247-1322

Mailing: 5690 Roosevelt DR, Ketchikan, AK, 99901-9714

35 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

25

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
239
Fire Calls
10.9%
EMS Calls
69%
Other Calls
20.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 10s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (55 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
3h 2m 46s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
10.9% (26 calls)
Total EMS Calls
69% (165 calls)
Total Other Calls
20.1% (48 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
August (34 calls)
Busiest District
Sou (84 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (55 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 10s
Avg. Call Duration
3h 2m 46s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6
Mutual Aid Received
3
Mutual Aid Given
16