Waltham Fire Department

Waltham Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Waltham, MA. Operating out of 6 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 175 Lexington ST, Waltham, MA, 2452.

781-314-3700

781-317-3704

Mailing: 175 Lexington ST, Waltham, MA, 02452-4638

176 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

173

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
9,448
Fire Calls
2%
EMS Calls
62%
Other Calls
35.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 58s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2316 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 17s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2% (193 calls)
Total EMS Calls
62% (5,861 calls)
Total Other Calls
35.9% (3,394 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
October (836 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2316 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 58s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 17s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Mutual Aid Received
133
Mutual Aid Given
156