County profile
Brown County, SD 11 departments
Volunteer share 73% across 11 HIFLD departments in Brown County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Brown County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (73% of 11 departments; 239 personnel), #3 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #3 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Aberdeen Fire and Rescue / Advanced Care
- 5 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Fire and Rescue / Advanced Care Aberdeen · EMS | career | 44 |
| Aberdeen Rural Fire Department Aberdeen · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Bath Fire Department Bath | volunteer | 7 |
| Claremont Fire Department Claremont · EMS | other | - |
| Columbia Fire Department Columbia · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Frederick Fire Department Frederick | volunteer | 34 |
| Groton Fire Department Groton | volunteer | 29 |
| Hecla Fire Department Hecla | other | - |
| Hutterville Fire Department Stratford | volunteer | 32 |
| Stratford Fire Department Stratford · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Warner Fire Department Warner | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (73% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 239 roster).
Largest book: Aberdeen Fire and Rescue / Advanced Care holds 18% of county personnel (44 of 239).
Photo-finish peer: Bartholomew County, IN (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Brown County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, SD? ▼
Brown County, SD has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 239 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the South Dakota average.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Brown 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 Brown County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.