Salem Fire Department

Salem Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Salem, MA. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 48 Lafayette ST, Salem, MA, 1970.

978-744-6990

978-745-4646

Mailing: 48 Lafayette ST, Salem, MA, 01970-3623

92 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

82

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
8,151
Fire Calls
2%
EMS Calls
57.5%
Other Calls
40.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1.6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1998 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
17m 25s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2% (164 calls)
Total EMS Calls
57.5% (4,689 calls)
Total Other Calls
40.5% (3,298 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Month
October (843 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1998 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 29s
Avg. Call Duration
17m 25s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1.6
Mutual Aid Received
14
Mutual Aid Given
23