City of Chester Bureau of Fire

City of Chester Bureau of Fire is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Chester, PA. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 320 E 14TH ST, Chester, PA, 19013.

610-447-7767

610-447-7840

Mailing: 320 E 14TH ST, Chester, PA, 19013-3954

66 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

65

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
2,469
Fire Calls
10.8%
EMS Calls
25.6%
Other Calls
63.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.4
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (549 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 26s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
10.8% (267 calls)
Total EMS Calls
25.6% (631 calls)
Total Other Calls
63.6% (1,571 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
September (255 calls)
Busiest District
082 (1,470 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (549 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 47s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.4
Mutual Aid Received
27
Mutual Aid Given
114