County profile
Faulk County, SD 5 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Faulk County · #41 of 66 in-state.
Faulk County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 5 departments); #41 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #41 of 66 in South Dakota
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Cresbard Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Faulk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cresbard Fire Department Cresbard | volunteer | 27 |
| Faulkton Fire Department Faulkton | volunteer | 25 |
| Onaka Fire Department Onaka · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Orient Fire Department Orient | volunteer | 7 |
| Seneca Fire Department Seneca | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Cresbard Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (27 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Faulk County? ▼
Faulk County has 74 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Faulk County, SD? ▼
Faulk County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Faulk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Faulk County are volunteer.
Does Faulk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Faulk 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 Faulk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.