Dunken Volunteer Fire Department
Pinon, NM · Chaves County
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Pinon, NM (Chaves County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(14/dept)
of 220 NM depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Pinon, NM
- County
- Chaves County
- FDID
- 05019
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EMW-2004-FG-0346 | $165,220 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New Mexico average
How Dunken Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Mexico. It is larger than 54% of the 220 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 32
- NM departments
- 446
What This Data Tells You About Dunken Volunteer Fire Department
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Pinon, within Chaves County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Dunken Volunteer Fire Department runs 64% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Dunken Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,220 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 Dunken Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 64% above the New Mexico average of 14 per department.
Does Dunken Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Dunken Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Dunken Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Dunken Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Chaves County, NM. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Dunken Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Dunken Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,220 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2004.
How many fire departments are in New Mexico? ▼
New Mexico has 446 fire departments with 6,225 total personnel. 44% are volunteer departments.
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