West Chester Fire Department

West Chester Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in West Chester, PA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 401 E Gay ST, West Chester, PA, 19380-2729.

610-696-2700

Mailing: 401 E Gay ST, West Chester, PA, 19380-2729

245 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

195

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

50

Total Calls
1,352
Fire Calls
7.4%
EMS Calls
9.5%
Other Calls
83.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (318 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
32m 39s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
7.4% (100 calls)
Total EMS Calls
9.5% (129 calls)
Total Other Calls
83.1% (1,123 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
December (172 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (318 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 42s
Avg. Call Duration
32m 39s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Mutual Aid Received
37
Mutual Aid Given
126