Trenton Fire Department
Trenton, MO · Grundy County
Trenton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Trenton, MO (Grundy County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 683 MO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Trenton, MO
- County
- Grundy County
- FDID
- 04002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-17638 | $264,000 |
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 Trenton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 38% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 95
- MO departments
- 1,128
What This Data Tells You About Trenton Fire Department
Trenton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Trenton, within Grundy County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Trenton Fire Department runs 5% 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: Trenton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $264,000 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 Trenton Fire Department have? ▼
Trenton Fire Department has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.
Does Trenton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Trenton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Trenton Fire Department operate? ▼
Trenton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Trenton Fire Department? ▼
Trenton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Grundy County, MO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Trenton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Trenton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $264,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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