North Charleston Fire Department

North Charleston Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in North Charleston, SC. Operating out of 12 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2500 City Hall LN 2ND FL, North Charleston, SC, 29406.

843-740-2616

843-745-1002

PO Box PO Box 190016

Mailing: North Charleston, SC, 29419-9016

271 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

252

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

19

Total Calls
25,543
Fire Calls
3.1%
EMS Calls
54.8%
Other Calls
42.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 11s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide manpower
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5816 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
20m 35s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.1% (793 calls)
Total EMS Calls
54.8% (14,007 calls)
Total Other Calls
42.1% (10,743 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide manpower
Busiest Month
August (2,285 calls)
Busiest District
Sta (24,829 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5816 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 11s
Avg. Call Duration
20m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5
Mutual Aid Received
155
Mutual Aid Given
258