Des Moines Fire Department (Iowa)

==Department Overview ==
The Des Moines Fire Department (DMFD) provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the city of Des Moines, IA. Organized in 1865 as the Hawkeye Hose Company, the department is now the largest and busiest fire department in the state of Iowa. It runs roughly 28,000 calls annually out of 2 geographical districts (East and West), with each comprised of 10 stations spread across the city. All personnel are trained as both firefighters and paramedics, with 70% of call volume being medical related.
Because of cross-training, DMFD ambulances (titled Medics) act as "squads" at non-medical incidents unless a victim is immediately present. This means ambulance crews can be assigned anything the Incident Commander sees fit, ranging from conducting a primary search at structure fires to assisting with extrication at MVCs. 
In 2019, the City of Des Moines approved construction of an 11th fire station to cover the northeast portion of the city, which has struggled with long response times since being annexed into the city. The station, completed in summer of 2021, is located at 4150 East 42nd Street. It remains closed temporarily due to department staffing shortages. 
==Fire Investigation ==
The DMFD is the primary agency of the Des Moines Arson Task Force. The task force is made up of members from DMFD's Fire Investigation Division, the Des Moines Police Department, the Polk County Attorney's Office, the ATF, the FBI and the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office along with some members of the private sector. The Task Force investigates 350 to 400 fires annually, with 65-70% believed to be arson. 
==Additional fire departments within Des Moines==
While EMS is provided by DMFD Station 8, fire suppression and ARFF services to the Des Moines International Airport are provided by the Des Moines Airport Fire Department. 
3 volunteer fire districts overlap with DMFD: Saylor Township Fire Department on the north- central side and Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Department on the northeast side. These departments cover unincorporated areas adjacent to Des Moines proper as their first due but do occasionally take runs within Des Moines. Northern Warren Volunteer Fire Department covers Des Moines addresses on the cities south side inside of Warren County. 
==History==
===Fire Stations===
Station	Address 	In Service	Notes
4 	1041 8th Street 	1896-196? 	Now a private residence.
12 	535 40th Street 	1917-1976 	Now a commercial property.
14 	2801 Dean Avenue 	1896-196? 	Now a VFW post.
1 	900 Mulberry Street	1937-2012 	Former department headquarters and City of Des Moines 911. Now commercial space
==Apparatus Roster ==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Fire Station 1 - 1330 Mulberry Street===
:Engine 1 - 2021 Sutphen Monarch
:Truck 1 - 2019 Sutphen Monarch (2000/250/100' mid-mount platform)
:Medic 1 - 2017 F-550 / Horton
:District Chief 1 - 2021 Suburban
:Hazmat 1 -
:Mobile Command Center -
===Fire Station 2 - 1727 East Walnut Street===
:Engine 2 - 2013 Rosenbauer Commander
:Medic 2 -
:District Chief 2 (85) - 201? Ford Expedition 4x4
===Fire Station 3 - 2458 Easton Boulevard===
: Engine 3 - 2020 Sutphen Monarch (2000/500) (SN#HS-6635)
:Truck 3 - 2019 Sutphen SL-75
:Medic 3 - 2015 Ford F-450 / Horton ? Type I (2015/09)
:Hazmat 3 - 201? Rosenbauer Commander (SN#41655)
===Fire Station 4 - 917 University Avenue ===
:Engine 4 - 2020 Sutphen Monarch (2000/500) (SN#HS-6636)
:Medic 4 - 201? Ford F- 550
:Technical Rescue 1 -
===Fire Station 5 - 711 42nd Street===
:Engine 5 -2013 Rosenbauer Commander
:Truck 5 -
:Medic 5 - 
:Medic 5 (Bariatric unit) - 2016 Ford F-450 / Horton ? Type I (2016/10)
===Fire Station 6 - 1919 SE 6th Street===
:Truck 6 - 2018 Sutphen SL 75
:Medic 6 - 2015 Ford F-450 / Horton ? Type I (2015/09)
:Wet 6 - 2017 Ford Expedition 4x4
:P6 - Boat
:S6 - Boat
===Fire Station 7 - 3500 East 12th Street===
:Engine 7 -
:Medic 7 -
===Fire Station 8 - 1249 McKinley Avenue===
:Engine 8 -
:Truck 8 - 2018 Sutphen SL-75 (2000/300/75' mid-mount)
:Medic 8 - 2020 Ford F-550 / Horton
===Fire Station 9 - 4800 Douglas Avenue===
:Engine 9 - 2021 Sutphen
:Truck 9 - 2019 Sutphen SL-75
:Medic 9 - 2017 Ford F-450 XLT
=== Fire Station 10 - 5900 East Indianola Avenue===
:Engine 10 -
:Medic 10 - 2017 Ford F-550 / Horton ? Type I (2017/11)
:Truck 10 -
:Tender 10 - International S
===Fire Station 11 - 4144 Hubbell Avenue===
Built 2021
:Engine 11 - 2020 Sutphen
:Medic 11 - 2020 F-550 / Horton
===AMT Building (Administration, Maintenance, and Training) - 2715 Dean Avenue===
Houses all spare/training apparatus plus various staff and maintenance vehicles; home to departments administrative headquarters, the special operations command, training grounds, motor pool/fleet service center, fire prevention/investigation offices, and technical services.
===Iowa State Fair Fire Station - 3510 East Grand Avenue===
Due to the vastness of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the DMFD staff an engine, 1-2 medic units and a gator out of a small fire house on the grounds during fair season. These units are then returned to the AMT building following their assignment.
== Retired Apparatus==
:1983 Hendrickson 1871WA / General Safety aerial (1250/250/85' Snorkel) (Sold to Zumbrota Fire Department)
:1978 Duplex / Pierce quint (1500/?/100' LTI rear-mount) (Sold to Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department Inc.)
==External Links==
:Des Moines Fire Department
==Station Map==
Category:Dallas County, Iowa
Category:Polk County, Iowa
Category:Warren County, Iowa
Category:Iowa departments operating Rosenbauer apparatus
Category:Iowa departments operating Sutphen apparatus
Category:Former operators of General Safety apparatus
Category:Former operators of Pierce apparatus