City of Detroit Fire Department

City of Detroit Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Detroit, MI. Operating out of 34 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1301 3RD ST, Detroit, MI, 48226.

313-596-2901

313-596-2888

Mailing: 1301 3RD ST, Detroit, MI, 48226-2503

1,145 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1,098

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

47

Total Calls
68,436
Fire Calls
4.9%
EMS Calls
60.1%
Other Calls
35.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 36s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (14856 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 31s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.9% (3,324 calls)
Total EMS Calls
60.1% (41,125 calls)
Total Other Calls
35.1% (23,987 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (6,340 calls)
Busiest District
B4 (14,384 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (14856 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 36s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 31s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Mutual Aid Received
13
Mutual Aid Given
4