Each station serves a particular geographic area. The Dallas Fire Department has 31 stations. Some fire stations are busier than others because of their location or the type of calls they receive. These are the four busiest fire stations Dallas has to offer: Station 3, 3535 W. Wheatland Rd. is the busiest fire station in the city. Station 3 receives an average of over 1,000 calls each month. Most of these are for medical emergencies. Station 3 responds to all calls within their designated area and also responds to any calls from outside the city. Station 5, at 4849 W. Illinois Ave. is another busy fire station. Station 5 receives approximately 900 calls per month. Most of these are for medical emergencies. Station 5 can also be reached from other parts of the city if necessary. Station 8, at 3636 N. Buckner Blvd. is another busy fire station. Station 8 receives approximately 800 calls each month. Most of these are for medical emergencies. Station 8, like the other stations, responds to calls from surrounding areas when necessary. Station 10, at 9400 S. Lancaster Rd. rounds out the top ten most active fire stations in Dallas. The station receives approximately 700 calls each month, most of which are for medical emergencies. Station 10 can also be reached from other parts of the city if necessary. Due to their location and the type of calls they receive, these four fire stations are among the busiest in Dallas. Each station plays a vital role in keeping the city safe and is always available to help when necessary.