Reading Fire Department

Reading Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Reading, MA. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 787 Main ST, Reading, MA, 1867.

781-944-3132

781-942-9114

Mailing: 757 Main ST, Reading, MA, 01867-2622

63 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

51

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

12

Total Calls
4,577
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
54.9%
Other Calls
43.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (1168 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
35m 34s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (74 calls)
Total EMS Calls
54.9% (2,512 calls)
Total Other Calls
43.5% (1,991 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (432 calls)
Busiest District
HQ (2,505 calls)
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (1168 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 44s
Avg. Call Duration
35m 34s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.9
Mutual Aid Received
372
Mutual Aid Given
308