Murphy Volunteer Fire Department

Murphy Volunteer Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Murphy, NC. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at # 1 Firehouse LN, Murphy, NC, 28906.

828-837-2212

828-837-2213

PO Box 130

PO Box PO Box 130

Mailing: Murphy, NC, 28906-0130

24 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

24

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
304
Fire Calls
18.8%
EMS Calls
24.7%
Other Calls
56.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.8
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (80 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
48m 49s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 2nd 2024 to November 29th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
18.8% (57 calls)
Total EMS Calls
24.7% (75 calls)
Total Other Calls
56.6% (172 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (37 calls)
Busiest District
11 (222 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (80 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 24s
Avg. Call Duration
48m 49s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.8
Mutual Aid Received
8
Mutual Aid Given
83