Wilmington Fire Department

Wilmington Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Wilmington, DE. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 22 S Heald ST, Wilmington, DE, 19801-5428.

302-576-3950

302-571-4039

Mailing: 22 S Heald ST, Wilmington, DE, 19801-5428

161 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

156

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
24,602
Fire Calls
3%
EMS Calls
75.1%
Other Calls
21.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 12s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5559 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
38m 4s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3% (743 calls)
Total EMS Calls
75.1% (18,475 calls)
Total Other Calls
21.9% (5,384 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
June (2,424 calls)
Busiest District
W10 (6,228 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5559 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 12s
Avg. Call Duration
38m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.9
Mutual Aid Received
9
Mutual Aid Given
57