Portland Fire Department

Portland Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portland, ME. Operating out of 9 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 380 Congress ST, Portland, ME, 4101.

207-874-8400

207-874-8410

Mailing: 380 Congress ST, Portland, ME, 04101-3513

221 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

215

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
19,668
Fire Calls
1.4%
EMS Calls
72.4%
Other Calls
26.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
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 (4481 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
49m 46s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.4% (270 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72.4% (14,244 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.2% (5,154 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
July (1,794 calls)
Busiest District
516 (1,882 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4481 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 29s
Avg. Call Duration
49m 46s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Mutual Aid Received
80
Mutual Aid Given
169