Norristown Fire Department

Norristown Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Norristown, PA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 235 E Airy ST, Norristown, PA, 19401-5003.

610-292-8281

610-292-8090

Mailing: 235 E Airy ST, Norristown, PA, 19401-5003

62 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

22

Volunteer Firefighters

30

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
845
Fire Calls
15.4%
EMS Calls
7.3%
Other Calls
77.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (194 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
10h 48m 6s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - February 1st 2024 to August 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
15.4% (130 calls)
Total EMS Calls
7.3% (62 calls)
Total Other Calls
77.3% (653 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 (155 calls)
Busiest District
OUT (81 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (194 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 4s
Avg. Call Duration
10h 48m 6s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.4
Mutual Aid Received
45
Mutual Aid Given
77