Charlottesville Fire Department

Charlottesville Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Charlottesville, VA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 203 Ridge ST, Charlottesville, VA, 22902.

434-970-3240

434-295-1127

PO Box PO Box

Mailing: 203 Ridge ST, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

129 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

92

Volunteer Firefighters

35

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
7,913
Fire Calls
2.3%
EMS Calls
64.3%
Other Calls
33.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 13s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.6
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 (1800 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
34m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.3% (181 calls)
Total EMS Calls
64.3% (5,085 calls)
Total Other Calls
33.5% (2,647 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
September (734 calls)
Busiest District
PZ (7,062 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1800 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 13s
Avg. Call Duration
34m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.6
Mutual Aid Received
19
Mutual Aid Given
114