City of Merced Fire Department

City of Merced Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Merced, CA. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 99 E 16TH ST, Merced, CA, 95340.

209-385-6891

209-385-6870

Mailing: 99 E 16TH ST, Merced, CA, 95340-5020

66 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

63

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
11,969
Fire Calls
8.3%
EMS Calls
59.7%
Other Calls
32%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 38s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.1
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 (2640 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 41s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
8.3% (999 calls)
Total EMS Calls
59.7% (7,143 calls)
Total Other Calls
32% (3,827 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 (1,154 calls)
Busiest District
051 (2,249 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (2640 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 38s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 41s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.1
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
33