Salem Fire & EMS Department

Salem Fire & EMS Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Salem, VA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 216 S Broad ST, Salem, VA, 24153-4938.

540-375-3080

540-389-7128

Mailing: 216 S Broad ST, Salem, VA, 24153-4938

67 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

65

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
5,193
Fire Calls
1.3%
EMS Calls
83.7%
Other Calls
15%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1286 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
47m 20s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.3% (68 calls)
Total EMS Calls
83.7% (4,346 calls)
Total Other Calls
15% (779 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
July (544 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1286 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 26s
Avg. Call Duration
47m 20s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Mutual Aid Received
98
Mutual Aid Given
166