Waukegan Fire Department

Waukegan Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Waukegan, IL. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1101 Belvidere ST, Waukegan, IL, 60085-6201.

847-625-5335

847-625-6887

Mailing: 1101 Belvidere ST, Waukegan, IL, 60085-6201

120 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

115

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
12,654
Fire Calls
1.7%
EMS Calls
71.9%
Other Calls
26.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
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 (2713 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
38m 22s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.7% (215 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.9% (9,102 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.4% (3,337 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 (1,196 calls)
Busiest District
1 (3,708 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2713 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 48s
Avg. Call Duration
38m 22s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
Mutual Aid Received
186
Mutual Aid Given
408