Wauwatosa Fire Department

Wauwatosa Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Wauwatosa, WI. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1601 Underwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213-2634.

414-471-8490

414-471-8473

Mailing: 1601 Underwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213-2634

118 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

111

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

7

Total Calls
9,010
Fire Calls
2.3%
EMS Calls
61.6%
Other Calls
36.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
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 (2224 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
33m 37s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 22nd 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.3% (211 calls)
Total EMS Calls
61.6% (5,549 calls)
Total Other Calls
36.1% (3,250 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
October (979 calls)
Busiest District
599 (2,036 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2224 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 7s
Avg. Call Duration
33m 37s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Mutual Aid Received
1,009
Mutual Aid Given
2,897