Bessemer Fire Department

Bessemer Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Bessemer, AL. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1111 2ND AVE N, Bessemer, AL, 35020.

205-428-5151

205-428-5194

Mailing: 1111 2ND AVE N, Bessemer, AL, 35020-5506

111 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

110

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
8,970
Fire Calls
3.6%
EMS Calls
72%
Other Calls
24.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 36s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2090 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
27m 55s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.6% (319 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72% (6,460 calls)
Total Other Calls
24.4% (2,191 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
August (873 calls)
Busiest District
2 (2,421 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2090 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 36s
Avg. Call Duration
27m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
5