Altoona Fire Department

Altoona Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Altoona, IA. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 950 Venbury DR, Altoona, IA, 50009-2487.

515-967-2216

515-967-7146

Mailing: 950 Venbury DR, Altoona, IA, 50009-2487

32 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

8

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

23

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
4,512
Fire Calls
2.6%
EMS Calls
66.9%
Other Calls
30.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 36s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.9
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 (1053 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
41m 39s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.6% (116 calls)
Total EMS Calls
66.9% (3,019 calls)
Total Other Calls
30.5% (1,377 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
January (891 calls)
Busiest District
401 (650 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1053 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 36s
Avg. Call Duration
41m 39s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.9
Mutual Aid Received
212
Mutual Aid Given
582