Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department

Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Charlestown, IN. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 800 Park ST, Charlestown, IN, 47111-1657.

812-256-6202

812-256-2094

PO Box PO Box 235

Mailing: Charlestown, IN, 47111-0235

44 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

2

Volunteer Firefighters

39

Paid-Per-Call

2

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
485
Fire Calls
7.4%
EMS Calls
46.6%
Other Calls
46%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
11.7
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (149 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 17s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - February 1st 2024 to August 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
7.4% (36 calls)
Total EMS Calls
46.6% (226 calls)
Total Other Calls
46% (223 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
August (88 calls)
Busiest District
CHF (465 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (149 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 42s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 17s
Avg. Personnel Responding
11.7
Mutual Aid Received
9
Mutual Aid Given
129