Milwaukee Fire Department

Milwaukee Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Milwaukee, WI. Operating out of 36 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 711 W Wells ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1403.

414-286-8948

414-286-8996

Mailing: 711 W Wells ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1403

1,013 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

950

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

63

Total Calls
101,387
Fire Calls
1.7%
EMS Calls
78.9%
Other Calls
19.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
20m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.7
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 (21171 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
57m 7s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.7% (1,771 calls)
Total EMS Calls
78.9% (79,965 calls)
Total Other Calls
19.4% (19,651 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 (8,993 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (21171 calls)
Avg. Response Time
20m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
57m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.7
Mutual Aid Received
636
Mutual Aid Given
1,537