Suffolk Fire Department

Suffolk Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Suffolk, VA. Operating out of 9 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 300 Kings Fork RD, Suffolk, VA, 23434-7148.

757-514-7570

757-934-3473

Mailing: 300 Kings Fork RD, Suffolk, VA, 23434-7148

299 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

220

Volunteer Firefighters

75

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

4

Total Calls
12,986
Fire Calls
1.7%
EMS Calls
71.9%
Other Calls
26.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3076 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
46m 19s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.7% (227 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.9% (9,343 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.3% (3,416 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (1,753 calls)
Busiest District
Bat (12,877 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3076 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 54s
Avg. Call Duration
46m 19s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.2
Mutual Aid Received
113
Mutual Aid Given
213