Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). 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 (2020–2024)
Summary
139,915
Avg Incidents / Year
69.2%
EMS Share
2.1%
Fire Share
12.8%
False Alarm Rate
-6.2%
5-Year Trend
Providence
Busiest County
| County ▲ | Population ▲ | Departments ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Incidents / 1K / Yr ▲ | EMS % ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 660,349 | 28 | 461,721 | 139.8 | 71.1% |
| Kent | 170,332 | 11 | 81,258 | 95.4 | 66.6% |
| NA | — | 6 | 55,659 | — | 69.3% |
| Washington | 129,802 | 11 | 44,047 | 67.9 | 52.3% |
| Newport | 85,564 | 3 | 39,864 | 93.2 | 65.4% |
| Bristol | 50,793 | 1 | 17,026 | 67.0 | 81.7% |
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