Elk County Rural Fire Department

Elk County Rural Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Howard, KS. Operating out of 6 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 127 N Pine ST, Howard, KS, 67349.

620-374-2490

PO Box PO Box 606

Mailing: Howard, KS, 67349-0606

65 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

60

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
55
Fire Calls
29.1%
EMS Calls
43.6%
Other Calls
27.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
12m 6s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.5
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Extinguish
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (21 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 15m 40s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 4th 2024 to October 23rd 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
29.1% (16 calls)
Total EMS Calls
43.6% (24 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.3% (15 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Extinguish
Busiest Month
April (17 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (21 calls)
Avg. Response Time
12m 6s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 15m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.5
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
0