Columbia Fire Department

Columbia Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Columbia, SC. Operating out of 32 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 1800 Laurel ST, Columbia, SC, 29201-2627.

803-545-3700

803-733-8311

Mailing: 1800 Laurel ST, Columbia, SC, 29201-2627

648 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

500

Volunteer Firefighters

125

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

23

Total Calls
37,018
Fire Calls
4.4%
EMS Calls
60.4%
Other Calls
35.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (8321 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 13s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.4% (1,617 calls)
Total EMS Calls
60.4% (22,366 calls)
Total Other Calls
35.2% (13,035 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
August (3,389 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (8321 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 32s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 13s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
447
Mutual Aid Given
114