Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Towson, MD. Operating out of 60 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 700 E Joppa RD FL 3, Towson, MD, 21286.

410-887-4500

410-887-8248

Mailing: 700 E Joppa RD FL 3, Towson, MD, 21286-5500

5,597 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,052

Volunteer Firefighters

3,500

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1,045

Total Calls
118,351
Fire Calls
1%
EMS Calls
73.3%
Other Calls
25.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 19s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (26661 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
58m 4s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1% (1,185 calls)
Total EMS Calls
73.3% (86,697 calls)
Total Other Calls
25.7% (30,469 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (12,386 calls)
Busiest District
W (46,430 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (26661 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 19s
Avg. Call Duration
58m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Mutual Aid Received
925
Mutual Aid Given
594