The New Bedford Fire Department responded to 16,255 incidents in 2016 to include 648 fires and 11,668 medical responses. Here is the total break down:
Structure Fires: 208
Other Fires: 440
Medical Responses: 11,668
False Alarms: 2,160
Mutual Aid: 3
Hazmat: 209
Other Hazardous: 151
All Other Responses: 1,624