Statistics

Response

In 2025, the Melbourne Fire Department responded to 18,362 incidents, an average of 50.30 requests for service each day.  Rescues/emergency medical response were the most common incidents.  A breakdown by incident type is as follows:

  • EMS/Rescue: 74%
  • Hazardous Conditions: 1%
  • Fire: 1%
  • Public Assist: 18%
  • False Alarms: 4%
  • Mutual Aid: 2%  (responses assisting agencies outside of the City of Melbourne)

Fire Loss Per Capita

Melbourne Fire Department staffs eight fire stations. These stations are strategically located through the City allowing for a quicker response by crews to mitigate property loss by fire.

In 2024, property loss per capita was $15.10 in the City of Melbourne. In 2024, it was $14.10, which was lower than the national per capita fire loss amounts. The 2024 nationwide property loss per capita was $138.15 (provided by the National Fire Protection Association).

Note: Property loss per capita can dramatically change each year because of a large loss fire.

 

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