County profile
Clay County, SD 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Clay County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clay County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 94 personnel), #33 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Vermillion Fire Department
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clay County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Fire Department Irene | volunteer | 25 |
| Vermillion Fire Department Vermillion | volunteer | 43 |
| Wakonda Fire and Rescue Wakonda | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Vermillion Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (43 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+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 Clay County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Clay County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Clay County, SD? ▼
Clay County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clay County? ▼
Clay County has 94 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 55% above the South Dakota average.
Does Clay County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Clay 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 Clay County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.