Doniphan Fire Department
Doniphan, MO · Ripley County
Doniphan Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Doniphan, MO (Ripley County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 683 MO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Doniphan, MO
- County
- Ripley County
- FDID
- 09102
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | EMW2010FF00537 | $-129,978 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FF-0053 | $619,814 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Missouri average
How Doniphan Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 59% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 95
- MO departments
- 1,128
What This Data Tells You About Doniphan Fire Department
Doniphan Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Doniphan, within Ripley County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Missouri has 1,128 registered fire departments and 22,864 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. Doniphan Fire Department runs 40% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 43,100 fires, 95 fire deaths, and 52% 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: Doniphan Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $489,836 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Doniphan Fire Department have? ▼
Doniphan Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.
Does Doniphan Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Doniphan Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Doniphan Fire Department operate? ▼
Doniphan Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Doniphan Fire Department? ▼
Doniphan Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ripley County, MO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Doniphan Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Doniphan Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $489,836 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2011.
How many fire departments are in Missouri? ▼
Missouri has 1,128 fire departments with 22,864 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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