Amherst Fire Department

Amherst Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Amherst, OH. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 414 Church ST, Amherst, OH, 44001.

440-988-4117

440-988-3034

Mailing: 414 Church ST, Amherst, OH, 44001-2206

34 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

32

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
1,025
Fire Calls
4.7%
EMS Calls
64.2%
Other Calls
31.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 30s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.6
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (246 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
27m 5s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.7% (48 calls)
Total EMS Calls
64.2% (658 calls)
Total Other Calls
31.1% (319 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
April (119 calls)
Busiest District
AMH (87 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (246 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 30s
Avg. Call Duration
27m 5s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.6
Mutual Aid Received
22
Mutual Aid Given
71