Needham Fire Department

Needham Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Needham, MA. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 88 Chestnut ST, Needham, MA, 2492.

781-455-7580

781-444-2174

Mailing: 88 Chestnut ST, Needham, MA, 2492

73 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

65

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
4,335
Fire Calls
0.8%
EMS Calls
60.7%
Other Calls
38.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1087 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
26m 29s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
0.8% (33 calls)
Total EMS Calls
60.7% (2,633 calls)
Total Other Calls
38.5% (1,669 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 (399 calls)
Busiest District
1C (2,026 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1087 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 47s
Avg. Call Duration
26m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Mutual Aid Received
30
Mutual Aid Given
107