08/25/2026
2026 BY THE NUMBERS
It has been a busy summer for the Mansfield Fire Department, continuing what has been a busy year overall. Our crews have handled a steady mix of medical emergencies, fires, crashes, hazardous conditions, alarms, rescues, and public service calls.
From January 1 through August 25, the department responded to 2,693 incidents. That averages more than 11 incidents every day.
Our primary incident categories included:
• 1,730 medical emergencies
• 405 public service calls
• 262 canceled responses, false alarms, and good-intent calls
• 222 hazardous situations
• 57 fires
• 9 rescue incidents
• 8 law enforcement support responses
Some of the incidents handled by our firefighters and paramedics included:
• 304 falls
• 194 motor vehicle crashes
• 338 alarm-related calls
• 127 breathing emergencies
• 112 chest pain emergencies
• 52 power line or electrical emergencies
• 50 gas leaks or gas odor investigations
• 20 cardiac arrests
Our personnel continue to respond around the clock to meet the needs of Mansfield’s residents, businesses, and visitors.
Thank you to our firefighters, paramedics, Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center dispatchers, and mutual aid partners for their continued work and commitment to our community.
Town of Mansfield, MA
Mansfield Firefighters Local 1820