Portsmouth Fire Department

Portsmouth Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portsmouth, OH. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1529 Gallia ST, Portsmouth, OH, 45662.

740-354-1200

740-353-2551

PO Box PO Box

Mailing: 1529 Gallia ST, Portsmouth, OH, 45662

48 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

39

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

9

Total Calls
3,851
Fire Calls
4%
EMS Calls
68.6%
Other Calls
27.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (847 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
37m 0s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4% (154 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.6% (2,641 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.4% (1,056 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
August (363 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (847 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 29s
Avg. Call Duration
37m 0s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3
Mutual Aid Received
40
Mutual Aid Given
55