Dover Fire & Rescue Service

Dover Fire & Rescue Service is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Dover, NH. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 288 Central AVE, Dover, NH, 3820.

603-742-4646

603-743-6146

Mailing: 288 Central AVE, Dover, NH, 03820-4198

72 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

65

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

4

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
6,350
Fire Calls
1.5%
EMS Calls
65.4%
Other Calls
33.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 8s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
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 (1522 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
42m 10s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.5% (96 calls)
Total EMS Calls
65.4% (4,154 calls)
Total Other Calls
33.1% (2,100 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
April (692 calls)
Busiest District
142 (1,068 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1522 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 8s
Avg. Call Duration
42m 10s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
Mutual Aid Received
48
Mutual Aid Given
157