Cambridge Fire Department

Cambridge Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Cambridge, MA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 491 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138-3824.

617-349-4920

617-349-4999

Mailing: 491 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138-3824

284 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

278

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
16,185
Fire Calls
7%
EMS Calls
47.9%
Other Calls
45.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.9
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3595 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
32m 44s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
7% (1,131 calls)
Total EMS Calls
47.9% (7,753 calls)
Total Other Calls
45.1% (7,301 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (1,525 calls)
Busiest District
1 (8,249 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3595 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 26s
Avg. Call Duration
32m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.9
Mutual Aid Received
43
Mutual Aid Given
49