Boston Fire Department

Boston Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Boston, MA. Operating out of 34 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 115 Southampton ST, Boston, MA, 02118-2713.

617-343-3710

617-343-2104

Mailing: 115 Southampton ST, Boston, MA, 02118-2713

1,660 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,500

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

160

Total Calls
92,775
Fire Calls
4%
EMS Calls
34.6%
Other Calls
61.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 21s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (21775 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
16m 39s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4% (3,666 calls)
Total EMS Calls
34.6% (32,086 calls)
Total Other Calls
61.5% (57,023 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
August (8,606 calls)
Busiest District
04 (16,097 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (21775 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 21s
Avg. Call Duration
16m 39s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
8