South Boston Fire & EMS

South Boston Fire & EMS is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in South Boston, VA. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 403 Broad ST, South Boston, VA, 24592-3223.

434-575-4292

434-575-4294

Mailing: 403 Broad ST, South Boston, VA, 24592-3223

47 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

10

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

12

Total Calls
2,325
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
85.1%
Other Calls
12.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.1
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 (549 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
26m 11s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (58 calls)
Total EMS Calls
85.1% (1,979 calls)
Total Other Calls
12.4% (288 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
July (241 calls)
Busiest District
1 (1,709 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (549 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
26m 11s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.1
Mutual Aid Received
25
Mutual Aid Given
16