Amherst Fire Department

Amherst Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Amherst, NH. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 177 Amherst ST, Amherst, NH, 3031.

603-673-1545

603-672-3927

PO Box 1199

PO Box PO Box 1199

Mailing: Amherst, NH, 03031-1199

41 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

3

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

38

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
1,573
Fire Calls
1%
EMS Calls
74.6%
Other Calls
24.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
11m 11s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (400 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
54m 4s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1% (15 calls)
Total EMS Calls
74.6% (1,174 calls)
Total Other Calls
24.4% (384 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
December (151 calls)
Busiest District
DIS (1,255 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (400 calls)
Avg. Response Time
11m 11s
Avg. Call Duration
54m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.3
Mutual Aid Received
24
Mutual Aid Given
143