Des Moines Fire Department

Des Moines Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Des Moines, IA. Operating out of 11 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2715 Dean AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50317-7905.

515-283-4237

515-283-4907

Mailing: 2715 Dean AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50317-7905

318 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

312

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
18,586
Fire Calls
3.2%
EMS Calls
32.1%
Other Calls
64.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4063 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
41m 57s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.2% (592 calls)
Total EMS Calls
32.1% (5,967 calls)
Total Other Calls
64.7% (12,027 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
July (1,726 calls)
Busiest District
1A (955 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4063 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 32s
Avg. Call Duration
41m 57s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Mutual Aid Received
7
Mutual Aid Given
38