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Savannah Fire Department reports 13,679 emergency responses in FY25, cites improved arrival times
Summary
The Savannah Fire Department reported 13,679 emergency responses in FY25, four fatalities and response-time performance with EMS first-unit median 3 minutes 23 seconds (77% within that time) and fire first-unit 4 minutes (88% within that time).
The Savannah Fire Department reported 13,679 total emergency responses in fiscal year 2025 and four fatalities, presenting the annual operational metrics to city stakeholders. The department's slides show EMS first-unit arrival averaged 3 minutes 23 seconds, with units arriving within that time 77% of the time; fire responses averaged 4 minutes with an 88% on-time rate.
Department materials also provided a district breakdown of incidents and resource allocations: District 2 accounted for the largest share (3,486 incidents), followed by District 1 (2,231). The presentation included explicit resource counts—308 line personnel, 29 administrative staff, 16 fire stations and nine new apparatus added in 2025. Slide text stated, "13,679 Emergency Responses."
