Watchung Fire Department

Watchung Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Watchung, NJ. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 57 Mountain BLVD, Watchung, NJ, 7069.

908-756-6288

908-756-3389

Mailing: 57 Mountain BLVD, Watchung, NJ, 07069-6327

35 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

35

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
267
Fire Calls
8.6%
EMS Calls
7.1%
Other Calls
84.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
13m 16s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (71 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
37m 40s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
8.6% (23 calls)
Total EMS Calls
7.1% (19 calls)
Total Other Calls
84.3% (225 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Month
October (31 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (71 calls)
Avg. Response Time
13m 16s
Avg. Call Duration
37m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Mutual Aid Received
9
Mutual Aid Given
9