Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.

Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc. is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Candler, NC. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 1750 Pisgah HWY, Candler, NC, 28715.

828-667-1324

828-667-8045

PO Box PO Box 190

Mailing: Candler, NC, 28715-0190

37 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

18

Paid-Per-Call

11

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
413
Fire Calls
4.4%
EMS Calls
60.8%
Other Calls
34.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.6
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 (94 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
33m 50s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to June 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.4% (18 calls)
Total EMS Calls
60.8% (251 calls)
Total Other Calls
34.9% (144 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
January (77 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (94 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 7s
Avg. Call Duration
33m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.6
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
17