Des Plaines Fire Department

Des Plaines Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Des Plaines, IL. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 405 S River RD, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-4730.

847-391-5333

847-391-5649

Mailing: 405 S River RD, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-4730

100 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

96

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

4

Total Calls
11,158
Fire Calls
1.5%
EMS Calls
74.6%
Other Calls
23.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2413 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 26s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.5% (171 calls)
Total EMS Calls
74.6% (8,319 calls)
Total Other Calls
23.9% (2,668 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
August (1,083 calls)
Busiest District
618 (4,434 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2413 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 47s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Mutual Aid Received
355
Mutual Aid Given
479