Berkeley Fire Department

Berkeley Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Berkeley, CA. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2100 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704.

510-981-3473

510-981-5579

2ND FL

Mailing: 2100 Martin Luther King Way, 2ND FL, Berkeley, CA, 94704-1109

140 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

127

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

13

Total Calls
16,740
Fire Calls
2.9%
EMS Calls
63.3%
Other Calls
33.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3827 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
41m 51s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.9% (482 calls)
Total EMS Calls
63.3% (10,593 calls)
Total Other Calls
33.8% (5,665 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
October (1,537 calls)
Busiest District
5 (3,888 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3827 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 29s
Avg. Call Duration
41m 51s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
Mutual Aid Received
15
Mutual Aid Given
21