Virginia Beach Fire Department

Virginia Beach Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Virginia Beach, VA. Operating out of 19 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 2408 Courthouse DR STE 21, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456-9129.

757-385-4228

757-385-5676

Municipal Center

Mailing: 2408 Courthouse DR STE 21, Municipal Center, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456-9129

969 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

435

Volunteer Firefighters

12

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

522

Total Calls
43,654
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
62.7%
Other Calls
35.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
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 (9632 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
22m 31s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (694 calls)
Total EMS Calls
62.7% (27,354 calls)
Total Other Calls
35.7% (15,606 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
January (4,079 calls)
Busiest District
BAT (43,636 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (9632 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 40s
Avg. Call Duration
22m 31s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.6
Mutual Aid Received
12
Mutual Aid Given
66