Town of Chilhowie Fire & EMS Department

Town of Chilhowie Fire & EMS Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Chilhowie, VA. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 315 E Lee HWY, Chilhowie, VA, 24319.

276-646-3131

276-646-3615

PO Box PO Box 5012

Mailing: Chilhowie, VA, 24319-5012

20 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

12

Volunteer Firefighters

8

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
1,624
Fire Calls
3.8%
EMS Calls
76.3%
Other Calls
19.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 48s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.5
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 (382 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
54m 3s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.8% (62 calls)
Total EMS Calls
76.3% (1,239 calls)
Total Other Calls
19.9% (323 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 (167 calls)
Busiest District
CFD (1,444 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (382 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 48s
Avg. Call Duration
54m 3s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.5
Mutual Aid Received
60
Mutual Aid Given
41