Townsend Fire-EMS Department

Townsend Fire-EMS Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Townsend, MA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 13 Elm ST, Townsend, MA, 1469.

978-597-8150

978-300-5786

PO Box PO Box 530

Mailing: Townsend, MA, 01469-0530

52 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

4

Volunteer Firefighters

3

Paid-Per-Call

45

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
1,504
Fire Calls
1.5%
EMS Calls
71.3%
Other Calls
27.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 58s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (365 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
52m 32s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.5% (23 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.3% (1,073 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.1% (408 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
November (151 calls)
Busiest District
TOW (430 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (365 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 58s
Avg. Call Duration
52m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Mutual Aid Received
20
Mutual Aid Given
345