City of Downey Fire Department

City of Downey Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Downey, CA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 11111 Brookshire AVE, Downey, CA, 90241.

562-904-7344

562-869-3994

PO Box 7016

PO Box PO Box 7016

Mailing: Downey, CA, 90241-7016

137 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

68

Volunteer Firefighters

4

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

65

Total Calls
11,636
Fire Calls
2.2%
EMS Calls
73.5%
Other Calls
24.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
25m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
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 (2780 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
2h 8m 20s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.2% (258 calls)
Total EMS Calls
73.5% (8,550 calls)
Total Other Calls
24.3% (2,828 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
March (1,030 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2780 calls)
Avg. Response Time
25m 40s
Avg. Call Duration
2h 8m 20s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Mutual Aid Received
93
Mutual Aid Given
340