Newport News Fire Department

Newport News Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Newport News, VA. Operating out of 11 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 610 Thimble Shoals BLVD, Newport News, VA, 23606-2573.

757-975-5030

757-975-5068

Suite 500

Mailing: 610 Thimble Shoals BLVD, Suite 500, Newport News, VA, 23606-2573

411 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

390

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

21

Total Calls
35,219
Fire Calls
1.5%
EMS Calls
73.6%
Other Calls
24.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.8
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 (7913 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
44m 24s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.5% (517 calls)
Total EMS Calls
73.6% (25,930 calls)
Total Other Calls
24.9% (8,772 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
August (3,116 calls)
Busiest District
18 (1,723 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (7913 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 27s
Avg. Call Duration
44m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.8
Mutual Aid Received
69
Mutual Aid Given
79