Sarasota County Fire Department

Sarasota County Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Sarasota, FL. Operating out of 23 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1660 Ringling BLVD, Sarasota, FL, 34236-6870.

941-861-5000

941-861-7194

Mailing: 1660 Ringling BLVD, Sarasota, FL, 34236-6870

561 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

532

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

29

Total Calls
69,935
Fire Calls
1.3%
EMS Calls
79.1%
Other Calls
19.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 31s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
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 (16121 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
44m 47s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.3% (912 calls)
Total EMS Calls
79.1% (55,291 calls)
Total Other Calls
19.6% (13,732 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 (6,681 calls)
Busiest District
100 (7,395 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (16121 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 31s
Avg. Call Duration
44m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Mutual Aid Received
3,624
Mutual Aid Given
1,169