City of Palo Alto Fire Department

City of Palo Alto Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Palo Alto, CA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 250 Hamilton AVE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-2531.

650-329-2184

650-327-6951

Mailing: 250 Hamilton AVE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-2531

102 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

96

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
9,867
Fire Calls
1.4%
EMS Calls
61.3%
Other Calls
37.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 10s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
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 (2369 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
47m 36s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.4% (136 calls)
Total EMS Calls
61.3% (6,047 calls)
Total Other Calls
37.3% (3,684 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
October (949 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2369 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 10s
Avg. Call Duration
47m 36s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Mutual Aid Received
314
Mutual Aid Given
103