West Shore Fire District

West Shore Fire District is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in West Haven, CT. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 860 Ocean AVE, West Haven, CT, 6516.

203-933-8420

203-934-1222

PO Box 16763

PO Box PO Box 16763

Mailing: West Haven, CT, 06516-0985

49 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

35

Volunteer Firefighters

13

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
2,066
Fire Calls
2.6%
EMS Calls
66.3%
Other Calls
31.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
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 (511 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 54s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.6% (53 calls)
Total EMS Calls
66.3% (1,369 calls)
Total Other Calls
31.2% (644 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
August (227 calls)
Busiest District
WS (1,863 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (511 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 59s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
Mutual Aid Received
74
Mutual Aid Given
242