Baltimore City Fire Department

Baltimore City Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Baltimore, MD. Operating out of 38 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 401 East Fayette ST, Baltimore, MD, 21202.

410-396-3083

443-984-5001

Mailing: 401 East Fayette ST, Baltimore, MD, 21202-3426

1,745 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,625

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

120

Total Calls
113,446
Fire Calls
1.8%
EMS Calls
63.1%
Other Calls
35%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (26163 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
58m 48s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.8% (2,097 calls)
Total EMS Calls
63.1% (71,596 calls)
Total Other Calls
35% (39,753 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
August (10,392 calls)
Busiest District
13 (7,191 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (26163 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 35s
Avg. Call Duration
58m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
Mutual Aid Received
118
Mutual Aid Given
77