Charleston Fire Department

Charleston Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Charleston, WV. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 808 Virginia ST W, Charleston, WV, 25302.

304-348-8137

304-348-0731

PO Box PO Box 2749

Mailing: Charleston, WV, 25330-2749

173 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

171

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
11,788
Fire Calls
2.9%
EMS Calls
69.4%
Other Calls
27.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
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 (2666 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 5m 24s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 5th 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.9% (336 calls)
Total EMS Calls
69.4% (8,182 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.7% (3,270 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
August (1,734 calls)
Busiest District
CFD (11,242 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2666 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 27s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 5m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.8
Mutual Aid Received
1
Mutual Aid Given
4