Edmonton Fire Responses

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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Total Records

840.0K

Event Description

MEDICAL

Event Type

ALARMS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

Dispatch Year

2025

Statistics & Charts

Incident Types

Event Description

Event Description	Count	%
MEDICAL	479,423	57.07%
ALARMS	124,511	14.82%
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT	55,882	6.65%
OUTSIDE FIRE	38,705	4.61%
CITIZEN ASSIST	32,053	3.82%
FIRE	21,684	2.58%
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS	18,291	2.18%
TRAINING/MAINTENANCE	15,449	1.84%
OTHER	8,316	0.99%
RESCUE	6,017	0.72%
VEHICLE FIRE	4,699	0.56%
COMMUNITY EVENT	2,331	0.28%

Event Type

Event Type	Count	%
ALARMS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING	35,761	4.26%
Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Not Alert	28,538	3.4%
Breathing Problems - Difficulty Speaking Between Breaths	27,094	3.23%
Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Unconscious - Effective Breathing	25,577	3.04%
Unknown Problem (Man Down) - Life Status Questionable	25,417	3.03%
ALARMS - RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE	21,491	2.56%
Chest Pain - Clammy or Cold Sweats	19,463	2.32%
Sick Person - Not Alert	17,658	2.1%
ALARMS - RESIDENTIAL (SINGLE)	16,774	2%
Chest Pain - Difficulty Speaking Between Breaths	16,524	1.97%
OUTSIDE FIRE- SMALL OUTSIDE FIRE	15,510	1.85%
ALARMS - HIGH LIFE HAZARD	12,421	1.48%

Event descriptions and types show the most common categories handled by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.

Timing

Dispatch Year

Dispatch Year	Count	%
2025	15,860	1.89%
2024	88,500	10.54%
2023	97,209	11.57%
2022	80,153	9.54%
2021	67,698	8.06%
2020	54,939	6.54%
2019	57,500	6.85%
2018	54,004	6.43%
2017	51,477	6.13%
2016	50,304	5.99%
2015	49,198	5.86%
2014	43,653	5.2%

Dispatch Month

Dispatch Month	Count	%
January	76,229	9.07%
July	74,096	8.82%
August	71,697	8.54%
December	70,739	8.42%
October	70,528	8.4%
May	69,992	8.33%
September	69,911	8.32%
June	69,490	8.27%
February	69,269	8.25%
March	67,937	8.09%
November	67,337	8.02%
April	62,808	7.48%

Dispatch Day

Dispatch Day	Count	%
Friday	124,681	14.84%
Saturday	122,936	14.63%
Thursday	121,067	14.41%
Wednesday	120,737	14.37%
Monday	118,860	14.15%
Sunday	116,653	13.89%
Tuesday	115,099	13.7%

Time-based breakdowns surface annual volume, seasonal patterns, and day-of-week cycles.

Event Duration

Event Duration Minutes

Event Duration Minutes	Count	%
60+	51,767	6.16%
50 - 60	14,390	1.71%
40 - 50	23,975	2.85%
30 - 40	50,555	6.02%
20 - 30	136,855	16.29%
10 - 20	326,390	38.85%
0 - 10	233,976	27.85%

Duration buckets highlight how quickly incidents are resolved.

Locations

Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	Count	%
UNKNOWN	122,423	14.57%
DOWNTOWN	42,434	5.05%
MCCAULEY	38,086	4.53%
OLIVER	18,585	2.21%
BOYLE STREET	17,654	2.1%
CENTRAL MCDOUGALL	16,105	1.92%
ALBERTA AVENUE	10,610	1.26%
STRATHCONA	8,371	1%
QUEEN MARY PARK	7,747	0.92%
BELVEDERE	7,396	0.88%
EASTWOOD	7,378	0.88%
INGLEWOOD	7,365	0.88%

Location

Location	Count	%
No location	106,725	12.7%
100 ST NW / 101 ST NW	8,605	1.02%
99 ST NW / 100 ST NW	5,772	0.69%
JASPER AV NW / 102 AV NW	5,522	0.66%
106 AV NW / 107 AV NW	4,014	0.48%
118 AV NW / 119 AV NW	3,706	0.44%
96 ST NW / 97 ST NW	3,688	0.44%
101 ST NW / 102 ST NW	3,650	0.43%
103 AV NW / 104 AV NW	3,562	0.42%
95 ST NW / 96 ST NW	3,477	0.41%
102 AV NW / 103 AV NW	3,064	0.36%
107 AV NW / 108 AV NW	2,971	0.35%

Neighbourhood and location rankings show where incidents concentrate.

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Location	Dispatch Date	Dispatch Time	Event Duration Minutes	Event Description	Equipment Assigned	Event Type
90 ST NW / 111 AV NW	2025-03-08	19:24:03	5	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Ineffective Breathing
RIGHTCUT 101 AV EB NW / TERRACE RD EB NW	2025-03-08	16:51:12	11	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Not Alert
111 AV NW / 109 ST NW	2025-03-08	22:36:50	8	OUTSIDE FIRE	PUMPER(1)	OUTSIDE FIRE- UNKNOWN SITUATION- INVESTIGATION
123 ST NW / 124 ST NW	2025-03-08	18:03:30	4	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Cardiac Or Respiratory Arrest / Death - Not Breathing At All
145 AV NW / KIRKNESS RD NW	2025-03-08	21:48:41	9	ALARMS	DCCAR(1), LADDER(1), PUMPER(2), RESCUE(1), TANKER(1)	ALARMS - RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE
109A AV NW / 110 AV NW	2025-03-08	16:37:00	12	OTHER	PUMPER(1)	MUTUAL AID/ ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY- ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY- SINGLE UNITS- COLD RES
AMBLESIDE DR SW / ARMITAGE CRES SW	2025-03-08	16:46:35	26	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Stroke (CVA) - Sudden Loss/Balance/Coordination - No Test Evidence(< 6 hrs)
135A AV NW / 136 AV NW	2025-03-08	22:47:29	11	OUTSIDE FIRE	PUMPER(1)	OUTSIDE FIRE- UNKNOWN SITUATION- INVESTIGATION
119 AV NW / 120 AV NW	2025-03-08	19:56:44	16	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Breathing Problems - Not Alert - Other Lung Problems
96 ST NW / 102 AV NW	2025-03-08	16:40:08	12	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Overdose/Poisoning - Arrest - Accidental
WAYNE GRETZKY DR NW / COLISEUM STN SB NW	2025-03-08	19:13:08	31	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Falls - Unconscious - Public Place
91 ST NB SW / PARSONS RD SW	2025-03-08	17:13:11	12	ALARMS	DCCAR(1), LADDER(1), PUMPER(2), RESCUE(1), TANKER(1)	ALARMS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
No location	2025-03-08	18:35:00	11	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Not Alert
No location	2025-03-08	19:38:40	2	MEDICAL	ERCC(1)	Overdose/Poisoning - Unconscious
CHAPMAN WAY SW / CHAPPELLE BLVD SW	2025-03-08	16:35:59	18	MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT	DCCAR(1), PUMPER(1), RESCUE(1)	Traffic Accidents - High Mechanism - Auto vs. Pedestrian
RIVERBEND RD NW / 151 ST NW	2025-03-08	22:11:17	12	ALARMS	DCCAR(1), LADDER(1), PUMPER(3)	ALARMS - RESIDENTIAL- MULTIPLE
172 ST NW / 176 ST NW	2025-03-08	19:02:20	19	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Unconscious Fainting (Near) - Not Alert
184 ST NW / 187 ST NW	2025-03-08	17:07:07	16	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Breathing Problems - Difficulty Speaking Between Breaths
98 ST NW / 42 AV NW	2025-03-08	16:56:05	15	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Unknown Problem (Man Down) - Life Status Questionable
100 ST NW / 101 ST NW	2025-03-08	19:01:47	10	MEDICAL	PUMPER(1)	Overdose/Poisoning/Ingestion - Unknow status - Accidental (recreational intent)
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About This Dataset

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.

Dataset Information

Subject	Community
Jurisdiction	City of Edmonton, Province of Alberta
Data Provider	Edmonton Department of Emergency Services
Source	data.edmonton.ca
Attribution	Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Edmonton.