Palm Desert Fire Service

Palm Desert Fire Service is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Palm Desert, CA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 44-400 Town Center WAY, Palm Desert, CA, 92260.

760-346-0508

760-568-9981

Mailing: 44-400 Town Center WAY, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

65 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

55

Volunteer Firefighters

7

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
11,316
Fire Calls
0.9%
EMS Calls
82%
Other Calls
17.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 20s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2598 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
44m 30s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
0.9% (101 calls)
Total EMS Calls
82% (9,277 calls)
Total Other Calls
17.1% (1,938 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (1,091 calls)
Busiest District
12 (10,249 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2598 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 20s
Avg. Call Duration
44m 30s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
2