County profile
Butte County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Butte County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Butte County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 138 personnel), #16 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #16 of 66 in South Dakota
- 2.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butte County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department Belle Fourche | volunteer | 39 |
| Castle Rock Volunteer Fire Department Castle Rock | volunteer | 38 |
| Newell Fire Department Newell | volunteer | 26 |
| Nisland Volunteer Fire Department Nisland | other | - |
| Vale Volunteer Fire Department Vale | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 138 roster).
Largest book: Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (39 of 138).
Photo-finish peer: Jay County, IN (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Butte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Butte County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Butte County, SD? ▼
Butte County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Butte County? ▼
Butte County has 138 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 40% above the South Dakota average.
Does Butte County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Butte County from federal records.
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 Butte County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.