Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department of Cherokee County

Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department of Cherokee County is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Blacksburg, SC. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 137 Blackwell RD, Blacksburg, SC, 29702-9621.

864-839-4500

864-839-4505

Mailing: 137 Blackwell RD, Blacksburg, SC, 29702-9621

26 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

26

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
495
Fire Calls
17%
EMS Calls
52.3%
Other Calls
30.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (112 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
15m 52s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
17% (84 calls)
Total EMS Calls
52.3% (259 calls)
Total Other Calls
30.7% (152 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Month
September (64 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (112 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 2s
Avg. Call Duration
15m 52s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Mutual Aid Received
16
Mutual Aid Given
159