Tacoma Fire Department

Tacoma Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Tacoma, WA. Operating out of 18 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 901 Fawcett AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98402-5605.

253-591-5737

253-591-5746

Mailing: 901 Fawcett AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98402-5605

355 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

315

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

40

Total Calls
48,598
Fire Calls
5.1%
EMS Calls
72.4%
Other Calls
22.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.7
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 (10600 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
39m 59s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.1% (2,484 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72.4% (35,169 calls)
Total Other Calls
22.5% (10,945 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 (4,401 calls)
Busiest District
7 (2,684 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (10600 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 7s
Avg. Call Duration
39m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.7
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
7