City of Somerville Fire Deparment

City of Somerville Fire Deparment is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Somerville, MA. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 266 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145-2916.

617-623-1700

617-625-8101

Mailing: 266 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145-2916

167 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

152

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

15

Total Calls
16,837
Fire Calls
2.4%
EMS Calls
46.3%
Other Calls
51.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
3m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (3630 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 41m 52s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.4% (399 calls)
Total EMS Calls
46.3% (7,788 calls)
Total Other Calls
51.4% (8,650 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
July (1,508 calls)
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (3630 calls)
Avg. Response Time
3m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 41m 52s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Mutual Aid Received
79
Mutual Aid Given
212