Chicago Fire Department

Chicago Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Chicago, IL. Operating out of 100 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 3510 S Michigan AVE, Chicago, IL, 60653.

312-745-4200

312-744-2744

Floor 2

Mailing: 3510 S. Michigan Avenue, Floor 2, Chicago, IL, 60653

4,881 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

4,881

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
368,526
Fire Calls
2.9%
EMS Calls
68.2%
Other Calls
28.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
9.7
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (85497 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
48m 34s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.9% (10,760 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.2% (251,339 calls)
Total Other Calls
28.9% (106,427 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Month
January (33,826 calls)
Busiest District
E12 (42,911 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (85497 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 50s
Avg. Call Duration
48m 34s
Avg. Personnel Responding
9.7
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
0