Elizabeth Fire Department

Elizabeth Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Elizabeth, NJ. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 411 Irvington AVE, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208-2068.

908-820-2805

908-994-0991

Mailing: 411 Irvington AVE, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208-2068

276 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

269

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

7

Total Calls
22,769
Fire Calls
1.7%
EMS Calls
73.2%
Other Calls
25.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 5s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4980 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
43m 39s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.7% (389 calls)
Total EMS Calls
73.2% (16,676 calls)
Total Other Calls
25.1% (5,704 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
July (2,060 calls)
Busiest District
E1 (871 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4980 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 5s
Avg. Call Duration
43m 39s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.6
Mutual Aid Received
253
Mutual Aid Given
44