City of South Bend Indiana Fire Department

City of South Bend Indiana Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in South Bend, IN. Operating out of 11 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1222 S Michigan ST, South Bend, IN, 46601-3430.

574-235-9255

574-235-9305

Mailing: 1222 S Michigan ST, South Bend, IN, 46601-3430

266 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

256

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
19,160
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
77.7%
Other Calls
20.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 31s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4157 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
35m 3s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 3rd 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (297 calls)
Total EMS Calls
77.7% (14,895 calls)
Total Other Calls
20.7% (3,968 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
August (2,037 calls)
Busiest District
000 (2,507 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4157 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 31s
Avg. Call Duration
35m 3s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Mutual Aid Received
170
Mutual Aid Given
1,927