Dover Fire Department

Dover Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Dover, MA. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 1 Walpole ST, Dover, MA, 02030-2537.

508-785-8126

508-785-8122

PO Box PO Box 303

Mailing: Dover, MA, 02030-0303

40 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

38

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
392
Fire Calls
6.9%
EMS Calls
20.2%
Other Calls
73%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (101 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
53m 28s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 4th 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
6.9% (27 calls)
Total EMS Calls
20.2% (79 calls)
Total Other Calls
73% (286 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
July (46 calls)
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (101 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 32s
Avg. Call Duration
53m 28s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Mutual Aid Received
59
Mutual Aid Given
24