Dent County Fire Protection District

Dent County Fire Protection District The Dent County Fire Protection District covers 127 square miles of Dent County. The department averages 240 calls per year.

The Dent County Fire Protection District is responsible for responding to emergencies within and outside the City of Salem. We are staffed by all volunteers with the exception of the fire chief. Firefighters respond to a variety of incidents including structure fires, vehicles crashes, hazardous materials, medical assist, technical rescue, and many more. Besides responding to emergencies, the fire

department also completes fire inspections, sponsors public events, holds station tours, and assist citizens in the installation of smoke detectors if needed.

05/25/2026

This is a dry run of the new vertical (roof) ventilation training prop. This is the hydraulic adjustment in real time. Adjustable angles allow firefighters to practice on a variety of roof pitches, just like many houses have different pitches in the roof.

The Dent County Fire Protection District would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Outlaw Fabrication for the out...
05/25/2026

The Dent County Fire Protection District would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Outlaw Fabrication for the outstanding design, creation, and installation of our new vertical ventilation roof prop. This fully adjustable prop is now in service.

This training prop is a major addition to our capabilities. It will allow our firefighters to train to the highest standards in vertical ventilation techniques—skills that are critical to protecting lives and property across our district. The realistic, durable design ensures that our crews can practice safely, efficiently, and with the confidence needed when responding to real-world emergencies.

We would also like to give a special thank you to our Board of Directors for authorizing the purchase of this valuable piece of equipment. Your support continues to strengthen our mission and enhances the readiness of every firefighter who serves the Dent County Fire Protection District.

Together, we are building a safer Dent County.

Your Dent County Fire Protection District firefighters were invited to party with the Salem Middle School today. The sch...
05/14/2026

Your Dent County Fire Protection District firefighters were invited to party with the Salem Middle School today. The school hosted a "Level Up" party. Of course, we had to be a part of the shenanigans!

Engine 8010 and Pumper Tanker 8023 arrived at the school and deployed the deck guns for a water war and slip and slide! Nobody was safe! Including a friendly war between trucks! Assistant Chief Marfitt's son also joined in and soaked his dad!

Thank you for the invite Salem Middle School! We had a blast!

Today Green Forest R2 kindergarten and 1st grade came to pay us a visit. They got to learn about fire safety and explore...
05/08/2026

Today Green Forest R2 kindergarten and 1st grade came to pay us a visit. They got to learn about fire safety and explore our trucks and equipment. Thanks for coming little Mustangs!

Today your DCFPD Firefighters attended Serendipity at Salem Upper Elementary. We were blessed to spend time with 2 group...
05/07/2026

Today your DCFPD Firefighters attended Serendipity at Salem Upper Elementary. We were blessed to spend time with 2 groups of aspiring firefighters. We are sorry to the 3rd group that was expecting us, we had to respond to a call for service at the Salem Middle School. Thankfully the call at the Middle School was due to a fault in the phone system and there was no actual emergency. Enjoy some photos from our day.

The Dent County Fire Protection District has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Meramec Regional Community Foundation (M...
04/30/2026

The Dent County Fire Protection District has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) to provide FREE smoke alarms to our community.

This limited-time program is available to households within the DCFPD and prioritizes those that are:
- Low-Income
- Age 65+
- Living with a disability
- Have children under 18

To Apply: Call 573-729-3250 (leave a voicemail if no one answers) or online at www.dentcountyfire.org

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DCFPD March 2026 Call ReportSee previous months and year-to-date totals at www.dentcountyfire.org
04/15/2026

DCFPD March 2026 Call Report

See previous months and year-to-date totals at www.dentcountyfire.org

On Tuesday, March 31st, your DCFPD was out at Northwood R4 Schools for their Careers on Wheels event. We would like to t...
04/02/2026

On Tuesday, March 31st, your DCFPD was out at Northwood R4 Schools for their Careers on Wheels event. We would like to thank everyone that attended and a special thanks to Northwood R4 staff for the invite.

The DCFPD would like to thank Gahr Truck and Equipment and the Salem FFA for the cards of appreciation to the firefighte...
04/02/2026

The DCFPD would like to thank Gahr Truck and Equipment and the Salem FFA for the cards of appreciation to the firefighters. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and appreciation of our men and women.

DCFPD February 2026 Call ReportSee previous months and year-to-date totals at www.dentcountyfire.org
03/16/2026

DCFPD February 2026 Call Report

See previous months and year-to-date totals at www.dentcountyfire.org

Address

2 S Main Street
Salem, MO
65560

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15737293250

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