West Palm Beach Fire Department

West Palm Beach Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in West Palm Beach, FL. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 500 N Dixie HWY, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-4212.

561-804-4700

561-804-4777

Mailing: 500 N Dixie HWY, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-4212

240 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

226

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

14

Total Calls
30,642
Fire Calls
1.1%
EMS Calls
72%
Other Calls
27%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
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 (6895 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 47s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.1% (323 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72% (22,047 calls)
Total Other Calls
27% (8,272 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
March (2,820 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (6895 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Mutual Aid Received
314
Mutual Aid Given
1,874