Chatham Borough Fire Department

Chatham Borough Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Chatham, NJ. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 1 Firehouse PLZ, Chatham, NJ, 7928.

973-635-9090

973-701-1823

Mailing: 1 Firehouse PLZ, Chatham, NJ, 07928-2341

60 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

30

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

29

Total Calls
475
Fire Calls
3.2%
EMS Calls
10.7%
Other Calls
86.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 38s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.9
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (133 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 49s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.2% (15 calls)
Total EMS Calls
10.7% (51 calls)
Total Other Calls
86.1% (409 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
June (55 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (133 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 38s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 49s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.9
Mutual Aid Received
16
Mutual Aid Given
68