Washington, DC Fire & EMS Department

Washington, DC Fire & EMS Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Washington, DC. Operating out of 33 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2000 14TH ST NW FL 5, Washington, DC, 20009-4400.

202-673-3320

202-462-0807

Mailing: 2000 14TH ST NW FL 5, Washington, DC, 20009-4400

1,600 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,300

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

300

Total Calls
203,611
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
78.6%
Other Calls
19.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 57s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
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 (43776 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
57m 7s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (3,184 calls)
Total EMS Calls
78.6% (160,076 calls)
Total Other Calls
19.8% (40,351 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 (18,526 calls)
Busiest District
1 (42,723 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (43776 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 57s
Avg. Call Duration
57m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Mutual Aid Received
106
Mutual Aid Given
127