Portsmouth Fire Department

Portsmouth Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portsmouth, NH. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 170 Court ST, Portsmouth, NH, 3801.

603-427-1515

603-427-1555

Mailing: 170 Court ST, Portsmouth, NH, 03801-4416

66 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

65

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
2,761
Fire Calls
2.9%
EMS Calls
56%
Other Calls
41.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 51s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (743 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
37m 6s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.9% (80 calls)
Total EMS Calls
56% (1,547 calls)
Total Other Calls
41.1% (1,134 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
June (265 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (743 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 51s
Avg. Call Duration
37m 6s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Mutual Aid Received
62
Mutual Aid Given
67