Volunteer

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Danvers, MN · Swift County

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Danvers, MN (Swift County), with 1 station and 12 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

12
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-43%
below MN avg personnel
(21/dept)
1th
percentile by size
of 617 MN depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
$462K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Danvers, MN
FDID
76104

FEMA Grant History

$462K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-01230 $461,619.04

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Minnesota average

How DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 1% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 43% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
48
MN departments
883

What This Data Tells You About DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Danvers, within Swift County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 12 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Minnesota has 883 registered fire departments and 18,231 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 43% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 28,000 fires, 48 fire deaths, and 68% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $461,619.04 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has 12 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 43% below the Minnesota average of 21 per department.

Does DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT?

DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Swift County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, DANVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $461,619.04 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

How many fire departments are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 883 fire departments with 18,231 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.