Harrisburg Bureau of Fire

Harrisburg Bureau of Fire is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Harrisburg, PA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 123 Walnut ST, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-1618.

717-255-6464

717-255-6448

Mailing: 123 Walnut ST, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-1618

112 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

86

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
2,408
Fire Calls
7.9%
EMS Calls
25.4%
Other Calls
66.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 29s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.8
Most Common Call Type
Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (585 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 42s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
7.9% (190 calls)
Total EMS Calls
25.4% (612 calls)
Total Other Calls
66.7% (1,606 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
July (326 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (585 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 29s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
8.8
Mutual Aid Received
23
Mutual Aid Given
360