Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Gaithersburg, MD. Operating out of 37 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 100 Edison Park DR, 2 FL, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878-3204.

240-777-2486

240-777-2443

Mailing: 100 Edison Park DR, 2ND FL, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878-3210

2,108 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,162

Volunteer Firefighters

412

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

534

Total Calls
138,253
Fire Calls
0.8%
EMS Calls
73.8%
Other Calls
25.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (31372 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
53m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
0.8% (1,052 calls)
Total EMS Calls
73.8% (101,967 calls)
Total Other Calls
25.5% (35,234 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Month
January (12,139 calls)
Busiest District
B3 (41,247 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (31372 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
53m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
4,389
Mutual Aid Given
3,007