West Des Moines Fire Department

West Des Moines Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in West Des Moines, IA. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 3421 Ashworth RD, West Des Moines, IA, 50265.

515-222-3420

515-222-3379

PO Box PO Box 65320

Mailing: West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0320

89 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

68

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

18

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
3,902
Fire Calls
4%
EMS Calls
41%
Other Calls
55%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 56s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (924 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
31m 15s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4% (156 calls)
Total EMS Calls
41% (1,598 calls)
Total Other Calls
55% (2,148 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Month
October (439 calls)
Busiest District
DST (2,331 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (924 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 56s
Avg. Call Duration
31m 15s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.3
Mutual Aid Received
628
Mutual Aid Given
423