Portage Fire Department

Portage Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portage, IN. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 3401 Swanson RD, Portage, IN, 46368-4822.

219-762-7404

219-764-7093

Mailing: 3401 Swanson RD, Portage, IN, 46368-4822

64 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

62

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
1,956
Fire Calls
1.8%
EMS Calls
70.4%
Other Calls
27.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 21s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (463 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
31m 21s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 3rd 2024 to June 29th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.8% (35 calls)
Total EMS Calls
70.4% (1,378 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.8% (543 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
April (454 calls)
Busiest District
13 (194 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (463 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 21s
Avg. Call Duration
31m 21s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Mutual Aid Received
37
Mutual Aid Given
39