Carthage Fire Department

Carthage Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Carthage, TX. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 321 W Panola ST, Carthage, TX, 75633.

903-693-5282

903-694-2584

PO Box PO Box 400

Mailing: Carthage, TX, 75633-0400

45 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

6

Volunteer Firefighters

39

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
385
Fire Calls
17.1%
EMS Calls
7.5%
Other Calls
75.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (104 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 9s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
17.1% (66 calls)
Total EMS Calls
7.5% (29 calls)
Total Other Calls
75.3% (290 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
June (58 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (104 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 2s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 9s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.3
Mutual Aid Received
5
Mutual Aid Given
14