County profile
Codington County, SD 5 departments
67 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Codington County · #47 of 66 in-state.
Codington County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (67 personnel, 5 departments); #47 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 66 in South Dakota
- 5.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Watertown Fire and Rescue
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Codington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Fire Department Florence · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Henry Fire Department Henry | other | - |
| South Shore Fire Department South Shore | other | - |
| Wallace Fire Department Wallace | volunteer | 14 |
| Watertown Fire and Rescue Watertown · EMS | career | 31 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (67 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 67 roster).
Largest book: Watertown Fire and Rescue holds 46% of county personnel (31 of 67).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, GA (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Codington County? ▼
Codington County has 67 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 35% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Codington County, SD? ▼
Codington County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Codington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Codington County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Codington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Codington 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 Personnel totals for Codington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.