Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association

Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Swarthmore, PA. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 121 Park AVE, Swarthmore, PA, 19081.

610-544-2732

610-543-4558

PO Box PO Box 261

Mailing: Swarthmore, PA, 19081-0261

58 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

29

Volunteer Firefighters

26

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
250
Fire Calls
17.2%
EMS Calls
14.8%
Other Calls
68%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (70 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
19m 47s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 18th 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
17.2% (43 calls)
Total EMS Calls
14.8% (37 calls)
Total Other Calls
68% (170 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
December (32 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (70 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 44s
Avg. Call Duration
19m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Mutual Aid Received
72
Mutual Aid Given
159