New Orleans Fire Department

New Orleans Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in New Orleans, LA. Operating out of 32 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 317 Decatur ST, New Orleans, LA, 70130.

504-658-4700

504-658-0172

Mailing: 317 Decatur ST, New Orleans, LA, 70130-1023

726 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

712

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

14

Total Calls
51,015
Fire Calls
2.9%
EMS Calls
59.2%
Other Calls
37.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
13m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
Emergency medical service, other
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (10704 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 38s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.9% (1,503 calls)
Total EMS Calls
59.2% (30,217 calls)
Total Other Calls
37.8% (19,295 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Emergency medical service, other
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (4,589 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (10704 calls)
Avg. Response Time
13m 33s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 38s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
5