County profile
Deuel County, SD 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Deuel County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Deuel County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 107 personnel), #25 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Gary Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Deuel County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Volunteer Fire Department Astoria | volunteer | 19 |
| Brandt Volunteer Fire Department Brandt | volunteer | 15 |
| Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Clear Lake · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Gary Fire Department Gary · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Goodwin Fire Department Goodwin | volunteer | 19 |
| Toronto Volunteer Fire Department Toronto · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 107 roster).
Largest book: Gary Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (30 of 107).
Photo-finish peer: Chaffee County, CO (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Deuel County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Deuel County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Deuel County, SD? ▼
Deuel County, SD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Deuel County? ▼
Deuel County has 107 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 10% below the South Dakota average.
Does Deuel County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Deuel 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 Deuel County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.