Baton Rouge Fire Department

Baton Rouge Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Baton Rouge, LA. Operating out of 19 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 8011 Merle Gustafson DR, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807.

225-354-1400

225-354-1427

Mailing: 8011 Merle Gustafson DR, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807-5202

555 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

555

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
35,972
Fire Calls
3%
EMS Calls
56.7%
Other Calls
40.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 9s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (8025 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3% (1,074 calls)
Total EMS Calls
56.7% (20,383 calls)
Total Other Calls
40.4% (14,515 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
August (3,292 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (8025 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 9s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
293
Mutual Aid Given
1,116