Philadelphia Fire Department

Philadelphia Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Philadelphia, PA. Operating out of 63 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 240 Spring Garden ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19123-2991.

215-686-1300

215-922-3952

Fire Administration Building

Mailing: 240 Spring Garden ST, Fire Administration Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19123-2991

2,223 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

2,085

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

138

Total Calls
116,372
Fire Calls
5.6%
EMS Calls
51.2%
Other Calls
43.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 8s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (28344 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
20m 53s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.6% (6,497 calls)
Total EMS Calls
51.2% (59,640 calls)
Total Other Calls
43.2% (50,235 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
October (11,274 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (28344 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 8s
Avg. Call Duration
20m 53s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.1
Mutual Aid Received
11
Mutual Aid Given
36