Indianapolis Fire Department

Indianapolis Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Indianapolis, IN. Operating out of 43 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 955 Fort Wayne AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-3320.

317-327-6041

317-327-6043

Mailing: 955 Fort Wayne AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-3320

1,333 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,200

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

133

Total Calls
108,046
Fire Calls
2.8%
EMS Calls
66.3%
Other Calls
30.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
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 (24993 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
20m 59s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.8% (3,072 calls)
Total EMS Calls
66.3% (71,588 calls)
Total Other Calls
30.9% (33,386 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 (10,385 calls)
Busiest District
B06 (230 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (24993 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Call Duration
20m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Mutual Aid Received
2,696
Mutual Aid Given
1,407