Fort Wayne Fire Department

Fort Wayne Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Fort Wayne, IN. Operating out of 18 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1 E Main ST, STE 901, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-1830.

260-427-1170

260-427-1277

Mailing: 1 E Main ST, STE 901, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-1830

362 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

352

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
21,572
Fire Calls
3.5%
EMS Calls
41.6%
Other Calls
54.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
Dispatched & canceled en route
Most Common Action
Cancelled enroute
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4866 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 32s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 4th 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.5% (762 calls)
Total EMS Calls
41.6% (8,976 calls)
Total Other Calls
54.9% (11,834 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Dispatched & canceled en route
Most Common Action
Cancelled enroute
Busiest Month
August (2,192 calls)
Busiest District
D01 (2,744 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4866 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 24s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
1