Ocean City Fire Department

Ocean City Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Ocean City, MD. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 1409 Philadelphia AVE, Ocean City, MD, 21842-3646.

410-289-4346

410-289-8421

Mailing: 1409 Philadelphia AVE, Ocean City, MD, 21842-3646

278 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

101

Volunteer Firefighters

60

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

117

Total Calls
5,864
Fire Calls
1.8%
EMS Calls
74.8%
Other Calls
23.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 49s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1283 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
49m 7s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.8% (107 calls)
Total EMS Calls
74.8% (4,387 calls)
Total Other Calls
23.4% (1,370 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
July (867 calls)
Busiest District
BX4 (1,377 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1283 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 49s
Avg. Call Duration
49m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.6
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
39