Porter Fire Department

Porter Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Porter, IN. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 550 W Beam ST, Porter, IN, 46304-1794.

219-926-1226

219-929-5386

Mailing: 550 W Beam ST, Porter, IN, 46304-1794

51 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

25

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
850
Fire Calls
1.8%
EMS Calls
72%
Other Calls
26.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 21s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (213 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
30m 52s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.8% (15 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72% (612 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.2% (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
July (106 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (213 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 21s
Avg. Call Duration
30m 52s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Mutual Aid Received
79
Mutual Aid Given
165