County profile
Corson County, SD 5 departments
85 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Corson County · #38 of 66 in-state.
Corson County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (85 personnel, 5 departments); #38 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Trail City Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Corson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Fire Department Keldron · EMS | other | - |
| McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department Mcintosh | volunteer | 22 |
| McLaughlin Fire Department Mc Laughlin · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Morristown Fire Department Morristown | other | - |
| Trail City Fire Department Trail City | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (85 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 85 roster).
Largest book: Trail City Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (38 of 85).
Photo-finish peer: Chicot County, AR (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Corson County? ▼
Corson County has 85 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Corson County, SD? ▼
Corson County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Corson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Corson County are volunteer.
Does Corson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Corson 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 Corson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.