Lower Merion Township Fire Department

Lower Merion Township Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Ardmore, PA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 75 E Lancaster AVE, Ardmore, PA, 19003.

610-645-6190

610-645-6189

Mailing: 75 E Lancaster AVE, Ardmore, PA, 19003-2323

280 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

24

Volunteer Firefighters

225

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

31

Total Calls
2,150
Fire Calls
5.4%
EMS Calls
11.5%
Other Calls
83%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.2
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (529 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
25m 16s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 13th 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.4% (117 calls)
Total EMS Calls
11.5% (248 calls)
Total Other Calls
83% (1,785 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (259 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (529 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 59s
Avg. Call Duration
25m 16s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.2
Mutual Aid Received
56
Mutual Aid Given
72