Portsmouth Fire Department

Portsmouth Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portsmouth, RI. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2300 E Main RD, Portsmouth, RI, 02871-4023.

401-683-1200

401-683-1206

Mailing: 2300 East Main RD, Portsmouth, RI, 02871-4023

39 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

34

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
3,429
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
67.9%
Other Calls
29.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 0s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
Most Common Call Type
Emergency medical service, other
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (858 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
49m 47s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (85 calls)
Total EMS Calls
67.9% (2,328 calls)
Total Other Calls
29.6% (1,016 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Emergency medical service, other
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
July (383 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (858 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 0s
Avg. Call Duration
49m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
Mutual Aid Received
156
Mutual Aid Given
188