Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Lawrence, KS. Operating out of 6 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1911 Stewart AVE, Lawrence, KS, 66046-2501.

785-830-7000

785-830-7090

Mailing: 1911 Stewart AVE, Lawrence, KS, 66046-2501

145 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

140

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
16,243
Fire Calls
1.2%
EMS Calls
68.1%
Other Calls
30.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
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 (3625 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
38m 4s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.2% (195 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.1% (11,057 calls)
Total Other Calls
30.7% (4,991 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
January (1,651 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3625 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 54s
Avg. Call Duration
38m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
12