Merced County Fire Department

Merced County Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Atwater, CA. Operating out of 19 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 3500 N Apron AVE, Atwater, CA, 95301-5116.

209-385-7344

209-725-0174

Mailing: 3500 N Apron AVE, Atwater, CA, 95301-5116

305 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

96

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

201

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
9,927
Fire Calls
9.2%
EMS Calls
54.5%
Other Calls
36.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 57s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
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 (2179 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
37m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
9.2% (918 calls)
Total EMS Calls
54.5% (5,407 calls)
Total Other Calls
36.3% (3,602 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 (946 calls)
Busiest District
16 (3,214 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (2179 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 57s
Avg. Call Duration
37m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
Mutual Aid Received
287
Mutual Aid Given
98