Roanoke Fire- EMS

Roanoke Fire- EMS is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Roanoke, VA. Operating out of 11 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 713 3RD ST SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016-4009.

540-853-2327

540-853-1172

Mailing: 713 3RD ST SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016-4009

265 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

259

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
32,723
Fire Calls
1.5%
EMS Calls
81%
Other Calls
17.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 37s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.1
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 (7390 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
52m 58s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.5% (485 calls)
Total EMS Calls
81% (26,494 calls)
Total Other Calls
17.6% (5,744 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 (2,895 calls)
Busiest District
F51 (1,631 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (7390 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 37s
Avg. Call Duration
52m 58s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.1
Mutual Aid Received
226
Mutual Aid Given
586