Butte County Fire Department

Butte County Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Oroville, CA. Operating out of 38 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 176 Nelson AVE, Oroville, CA, 95965-3425.

530-538-7111

530-538-7401

Mailing: 176 Nelson AVE, Oroville, CA, 95965-3425

431 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

259

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

151

Civilian & Support Staff

21

Total Calls
12,159
Fire Calls
2.8%
EMS Calls
68.6%
Other Calls
28.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 5s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
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 (2724 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
31m 22s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.8% (345 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.6% (8,341 calls)
Total Other Calls
28.6% (3,473 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
July (1,136 calls)
Busiest District
6 (4,800 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (2724 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 5s
Avg. Call Duration
31m 22s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
Mutual Aid Received
62
Mutual Aid Given
554