Newark Fire Division

Newark Fire Division is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Newark, NJ. Operating out of 16 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 480 Clinton AVE, Newark, NJ, 07108-1861.

973-733-7424

973-733-7492

Mailing: 480 Clinton AVE, Newark, NJ, 07108-1861

690 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

600

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

90

Total Calls
18,782
Fire Calls
8.6%
EMS Calls
22.7%
Other Calls
68.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
12.7
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4374 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
8.6% (1,621 calls)
Total EMS Calls
22.7% (4,260 calls)
Total Other Calls
68.7% (12,901 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (1,887 calls)
Busiest District
4 (6,262 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (4374 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 48s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
12.7
Mutual Aid Received
10
Mutual Aid Given
9