Paterson Fire Department

Paterson Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Paterson, NJ. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 300 McBride AVE, Paterson, NJ, 7501.

973-321-1400

973-321-1443

Mailing: 300 McBride AVE, Paterson, NJ, 07501-2619

345 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

330

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

15

Total Calls
3,218
Fire Calls
4.8%
EMS Calls
22.8%
Other Calls
72.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
11.6
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (730 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
24m 1s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.8% (156 calls)
Total EMS Calls
22.8% (733 calls)
Total Other Calls
72.4% (2,329 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (756 calls)
Busiest District
5A (219 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (730 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
24m 1s
Avg. Personnel Responding
11.6
Mutual Aid Received
12
Mutual Aid Given
11