Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.
Incident Composition (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
69,734
Avg Incidents / Year
72%
EMS Share
1.5%
Fire Share
11.7%
False Alarm Rate
-10%
5-Year Trend
20
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 43,070 | 1.4% | 76% | 10.9% | +9.5% |
| Hyannis | 38,194 | 1.6% | 78.2% | 9.7% | -0.8% |
| Yarmouth | 35,543 | 1.1% | 80.1% | 8.4% | -46.9% |
| Dennis | 26,742 | 1.7% | 68.2% | 11.7% | -2.8% |
| Ctrvlostervlmarston Mls | 26,230 | 1.1% | 67.2% | 16.9% | +6.6% |
| Harwich | 24,251 | 1.6% | 74.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| Sandwich | 23,659 | 1.2% | 71.9% | 8.9% | -5.9% |
| Bourne | 22,653 | 1.6% | 79.5% | 8.8% | -48.5% |
| Mashpee | 21,909 | 1.1% | 70.6% | 12.9% | +10.5% |
| Chatham | 15,745 | 1.2% | 62.5% | 15.9% | -6.1% |
| Orleans | 13,153 | 1.3% | 73.2% | 12.9% | -7.1% |
| Eastham | 11,227 | 1.6% | 68.3% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| Brewster | 11,213 | 1.3% | 76.1% | 11.4% | -52% |
| Barnstable | 8,867 | 1.9% | 61.7% | 20% | +40.3% |
| Provincetown | 5,670 | 3% | 68.2% | 17.1% | +906.4% |
| Wellfleet | 5,502 | 1.5% | 63% | 13.6% | +1.3% |
| Cotuit | 4,773 | 1.8% | 59.7% | 13.8% | +27.9% |
| Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Dept | 3,875 | 2.7% | 8.4% | 23.1% | -19.2% |
| West Barnstable | 3,388 | 4.1% | 64% | 9.8% | +4.4% |
| Truro | 3,005 | 1.2% | 58% | 11.7% | -7% |
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