Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services

Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Portsmouth, VA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 355 Crawford ST, STE 200, Portsmouth, VA, 23704.

757-393-8765

757-393-5161

Mailing: 355 Crawford ST, STE 200, Portsmouth, VA, 23704-2818

241 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

220

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

21

Total Calls
21,025
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
71%
Other Calls
27.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 32s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4551 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 28s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (344 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71% (14,931 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.3% (5,750 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Month
August (2,023 calls)
Busiest District
13 (2,545 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4551 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 32s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 28s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Mutual Aid Received
85
Mutual Aid Given
20