Port Arthur Fire Department

Port Arthur Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Port Arthur, TX. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 300 Waco AVE, Port Arthur, TX, 77640.

409-983-8738

409-983-8719

PO Box 1089

PO Box PO Box 1089

Mailing: Port Arthur, TX, 77641-1089

107 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

105

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
16,724
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
71.7%
Other Calls
25.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.7
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3696 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
28m 23s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (410 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.7% (11,986 calls)
Total Other Calls
25.9% (4,328 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
January (2,212 calls)
Busiest District
8 (2,026 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3696 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
28m 23s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.7
Mutual Aid Received
271
Mutual Aid Given
119