City of Gastonia Fire Department

City of Gastonia Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Gastonia, NC. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 260 N Myrtle School RD, Gastonia, NC, 28052.

704-866-6806

704-866-6052

Mailing: 260 N Myrtle School RD, Gastonia, NC, 28052-1258

144 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

142

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
13,614
Fire Calls
2.8%
EMS Calls
53.9%
Other Calls
43.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 30s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3179 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 29s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.8% (384 calls)
Total EMS Calls
53.9% (7,341 calls)
Total Other Calls
43.3% (5,889 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
May (1,369 calls)
Busiest District
Sta (13,601 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3179 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 30s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Mutual Aid Received
152
Mutual Aid Given
202