Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Birmingham, AL. Operating out of 32 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1808 7TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL, 35203-2201.

205-254-2995

205-254-2440

Mailing: 1808 7TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL, 35203-2201

751 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

707

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

44

Total Calls
47,308
Fire Calls
3.4%
EMS Calls
68.2%
Other Calls
28.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (10825 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
43m 48s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.4% (1,611 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.2% (32,242 calls)
Total Other Calls
28.4% (13,455 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
January (6,010 calls)
Busiest District
1 (575 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (10825 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 7s
Avg. Call Duration
43m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
35
Mutual Aid Given
45