Elgin Fire Department

Elgin Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Elgin, IL. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 550 Summit ST, Elgin, IL, 60120.

847-931-6175

847-931-6179

Mailing: 550 Summit ST, Elgin, IL, 60120-4219

138 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

134

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

4

Total Calls
16,169
Fire Calls
1.7%
EMS Calls
77%
Other Calls
21.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 42s
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
4 PM - 8 PM (3569 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
47m 26s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.7% (275 calls)
Total EMS Calls
77% (12,443 calls)
Total Other Calls
21.3% (3,451 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
December (1,483 calls)
Busiest District
06 (3,281 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (3569 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 42s
Avg. Call Duration
47m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Mutual Aid Received
818
Mutual Aid Given
447