DeKalb Fire Department

DeKalb Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in DeKalb, IL. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 700 Pine ST, DeKalb, IL, 60115-3438.

815-748-8460

815-748-8497

Mailing: 700 Pine ST, DeKalb, IL, 60115-3438

63 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

61

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
7,431
Fire Calls
2.1%
EMS Calls
81.3%
Other Calls
16.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 8s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
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 (1582 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
40m 4s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.1% (154 calls)
Total EMS Calls
81.3% (6,045 calls)
Total Other Calls
16.6% (1,232 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
September (694 calls)
Busiest District
CD3 (2,526 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1582 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 8s
Avg. Call Duration
40m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
Mutual Aid Received
68
Mutual Aid Given
201