Dent County Fire Protection District

Dent County Fire Protection District is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Salem, MO. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 2 S Main ST, Salem, MO, 65560-1600.

573-729-3250

573-729-6650

Mailing: 2 S Main ST, Salem, MO, 65560-1600

32 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

25

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
182
Fire Calls
23.1%
EMS Calls
28%
Other Calls
48.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Most Common Call Type
Special type of incident, other
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (66 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 16m 55s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 4th 2024 to December 28th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
23.1% (42 calls)
Total EMS Calls
28% (51 calls)
Total Other Calls
48.9% (89 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Special type of incident, other
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
March (27 calls)
Busiest District
1 (182 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (66 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 35s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 16m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.3
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
18