Reading PA Department of Fire & Rescue Services

Reading PA Department of Fire & Rescue Services is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Reading, PA. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 815 Washington ST, Reading, PA, 19601.

610-655-6080

610-655-6395

Mailing: 815 Washington ST, Reading, PA, 19601-3615

137 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

126

Volunteer Firefighters

3

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
6,763
Fire Calls
5.6%
EMS Calls
30.8%
Other Calls
63.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 53s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1583 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
27m 49s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.6% (377 calls)
Total EMS Calls
30.8% (2,080 calls)
Total Other Calls
63.7% (4,306 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (711 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1583 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 53s
Avg. Call Duration
27m 49s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.8
Mutual Aid Received
36
Mutual Aid Given
276