County profile
Bon Homme County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Bon Homme County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bon Homme County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 121 personnel), #19 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #19 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Tyndall Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bon Homme County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Fire Department Avon | volunteer | 28 |
| Scotland Fire Department Scotland | volunteer | 30 |
| Springfield Fire and Ambulance Service Springfield · EMS | volunteer | 8 |
| Tabor Fire Department Tabor | volunteer | 24 |
| Tyndall Fire Department Tyndall | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 121 roster).
Largest book: Tyndall Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (31 of 121).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, AR (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Bon Homme County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Bon Homme County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bon Homme County, SD? ▼
Bon Homme County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bon Homme County? ▼
Bon Homme County has 121 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the South Dakota average.
Does Bon Homme County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Bon Homme County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Bon Homme County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.