Houston Fire Department

Houston Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Houston, TX. Operating out of 93 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1801 Smith ST STE 700, Houston, TX, 77002-8078.

832-394-6700

832-394-6780

Mailing: 1801 Smith ST STE 700, Houston, TX, 77002-8078

4,073 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

3,948

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

125

Total Calls
381,189
Fire Calls
1.9%
EMS Calls
79.5%
Other Calls
18.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.7
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (80849 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 7m 58s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.9% (7,310 calls)
Total EMS Calls
79.5% (303,196 calls)
Total Other Calls
18.5% (70,683 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Month
May (35,908 calls)
Busiest District
46 (33,424 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (80849 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 33s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 7m 58s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.7
Mutual Aid Received
144
Mutual Aid Given
112