Ghent Area Volunteer Fire Department

Ghent Area Volunteer Fire Department is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Ghent, WV. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 2651 Flat Top RD, Ghent, WV, 25843.

304-787-5880

304-787-4700

PO Box 99

PO Box PO Box 99

Mailing: Ghent, WV, 25843-0099

30 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

28

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
2,669
Fire Calls
2.7%
EMS Calls
88.1%
Other Calls
9.1%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
17m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.2
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 (877 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 39m 44s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.7% (73 calls)
Total EMS Calls
88.1% (2,352 calls)
Total Other Calls
9.1% (244 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
May (277 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (877 calls)
Avg. Response Time
17m 59s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 39m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.2
Mutual Aid Received
28
Mutual Aid Given
80