Purdue University Fire Department

Purdue University Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in West Lafayette, IN. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1250 3RD ST, West Lafayette, IN, 47907.

765-494-6919

765-496-1150

Mailing: 1250 3RD ST, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2079

29 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

29

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
1,524
Fire Calls
2.2%
EMS Calls
30%
Other Calls
67.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 22s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (365 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
45m 44s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.2% (34 calls)
Total EMS Calls
30% (457 calls)
Total Other Calls
67.8% (1,033 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (197 calls)
Busiest District
Mai (457 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (365 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 22s
Avg. Call Duration
45m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
Mutual Aid Received
18
Mutual Aid Given
71