Edmonton Fire Responses

The dataset on Fire Response Incidents in Edmonton provides a comprehensive record of emergency incidents handled by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. It serves as a valuable resource for public safety analysis, emergency response evaluation, and urban risk assessment.

This dataset includes key details about each fire response event, such as the event number, dispatch date and time, event type, response time, and assigned equipment. It categorizes incidents based on their nature, including medical emergencies, fires, alarms, and hazardous material incidents. These attributes help users analyze patterns in emergency response and the distribution of incidents across the city.

Additionally, the dataset provides geospatial insights, including the location of incidents (with geographic coordinates) and associated neighborhoods. This enables researchers and policymakers to assess high-risk areas, evaluate response efficiency, and improve resource allocation for emergency services.

By offering a detailed perspective on Edmonton’s fire and emergency response activities, this dataset allows for in-depth exploration of emergency trends, response effectiveness, and public safety planning. It supports data-driven decision-making for emergency planners, first responders, researchers, and the general public, fostering a safer and more resilient community.

Statistics

The dataset includes approximately 840,000 emergency response events, offering a broad perspective on incidents managed by emergency services. Medical emergencies make up the majority at 57% (480,000 incidents), followed by alarms at 15% (125,000 incidents) and motor vehicle incidents at 7% (56,000 incidents). These numbers highlight the significant demand for medical assistance and emergency alarm responses.

Incident Type Distribution

Emergency responses related to fires account for a smaller share, with outside fires making up 5% (39,000 incidents) and structure fires contributing 3% (22,000 incidents). Hazardous materials incidents represent 2% (18,000 incidents), while rescue operations make up less than 1% (6,000 incidents).

Yearly Trends

Emergency call volumes have remained relatively stable over the past decade, averaging around 90,000 incidents per year in recent years. The dataset includes 16,000 events from 2025 so far. Previous years recorded 97,000 incidents in 2023 and 88,000 incidents in 2024.

Monthly and Weekly Patterns

January records the highest number of incidents at 9% (76,000 incidents), while July and August follow closely, each accounting for about 8.5% (72,000 incidents). Emergency responses are relatively evenly distributed throughout the week, but Fridays and Saturdays experience slightly higher activity, each with approximately 15% (125,000 incidents).

Neighbourhood Hotspots

The highest number of incidents occur in Downtown (5% or 42,000 incidents) and McCauley (4.5% or 38,000 incidents). Oliver and Boyle Street each account for about 2% (18,000 incidents). Incidents where the specific neighbourhood is not recorded fall under the 'Unknown' category, making up 14.5% (122,000 incidents).

Event Duration

Most incidents are resolved quickly, with 38% lasting 10–20 minutes and 28% concluding in under 10 minutes. About 16% take between 20 and 30 minutes, while 6% exceed an hour.

High-Activity Locations

Approximately 13% (107,000 incidents) lack a recorded location. However, key intersections with frequent emergency responses include 100 ST NW / 101 ST NW (8,600 incidents or 1%), 99 ST NW / 100 ST NW (5,800 incidents or 0.7%), and Jasper AV NW / 102 AV NW (5,500 incidents or 0.7%).

Overall, this dataset provides valuable insights into emergency response trends, helping to identify high-risk areas, peak activity periods, and resource allocation needs.

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Dataset

This dataset details fire response incidents by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services since 2015. It includes event types, response times, assigned equipment, and locations, supporting analysis of emergency trends and public safety.

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