Elkhart Fire Department

Elkhart Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Elkhart, IN. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 500 East ST, Elkhart, IN, 46516-3610.

574-293-8931

574-522-1023

Mailing: 500 East ST, Elkhart, IN, 46516-3610

129 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

124

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
9,454
Fire Calls
2.8%
EMS Calls
70.2%
Other Calls
27%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 19s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
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 (2122 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
33m 33s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.8% (265 calls)
Total EMS Calls
70.2% (6,640 calls)
Total Other Calls
27% (2,549 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
July (991 calls)
Busiest District
1 (1,961 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2122 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 19s
Avg. Call Duration
33m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
Mutual Aid Received
31
Mutual Aid Given
55