Chesapeake Fire Department

Chesapeake Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Chesapeake, VA. Operating out of 15 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 304 Albemarle DR, Chesapeake, VA, 23322-5502.

757-382-6297

757-382-8313

Mailing: 304 Albemarle DR, Chesapeake, VA, 23322-5502

429 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

417

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

12

Total Calls
37,016
Fire Calls
1.1%
EMS Calls
80.2%
Other Calls
18.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
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 (8577 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
51m 48s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.1% (403 calls)
Total EMS Calls
80.2% (29,669 calls)
Total Other Calls
18.8% (6,944 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
October (3,245 calls)
Busiest District
140 (3,020 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (8577 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 33s
Avg. Call Duration
51m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Mutual Aid Received
164
Mutual Aid Given
106