Melrose Fire Department

Melrose Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Melrose, MA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 576 Main ST, Melrose, MA, 2176.

781-979-4404

781-662-2304

Mailing: 576 Main ST, Melrose, MA, 02176-3142

59 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

57

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
4,392
Fire Calls
5.6%
EMS Calls
61.5%
Other Calls
32.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 38s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1019 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
28m 30s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.6% (244 calls)
Total EMS Calls
61.5% (2,703 calls)
Total Other Calls
32.9% (1,445 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
December (437 calls)
Busiest District
HQ (1,927 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1019 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 38s
Avg. Call Duration
28m 30s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Mutual Aid Received
11
Mutual Aid Given
107