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Des Moines Fire Department

Des Moines, NM · Union County

Des Moines Fire Department is a fire department serving Des Moines, NM (Union County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

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Department Profile

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Des Moines, NM

What This Data Tells You About Des Moines Fire Department

Des Moines Fire Department operates as a fire department in Des Moines, within Union County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New Mexico has 446 registered fire departments and 6,225 total personnel, averaging roughly 14 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 12,100 fires, 32 fire deaths, and 44% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Des Moines Fire Department have?

Personnel data for Des Moines Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

Does Des Moines Fire Department provide EMS services?

Des Moines Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Des Moines Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Des Moines Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Des Moines Fire Department?

Des Moines Fire Department is a fire department serving Union County, NM.

How many fire departments are in New Mexico?

New Mexico has 446 fire departments with 6,225 total personnel. 44% are volunteer departments.

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

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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.