County profile
Grant County, SD 6 departments
92 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Grant County · #34 of 66 in-state.
Grant County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (92 personnel, 6 departments); #34 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Milbank Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grant County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone City Fire Department Big Stone City | volunteer | 25 |
| Labolt Volunteer Fire Department Labolt | other | - |
| Marvin Volunteer Fire Department Marvin | other | - |
| Milbank Fire Department Milbank | volunteer | 32 |
| Revillo Volunteer Fire Department Revillo | volunteer | 25 |
| Stockholm Fire Department Stockholm · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (92 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 92 roster).
Largest book: Milbank Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (32 of 92).
Photo-finish peer: Elliott County, KY (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grant County? ▼
Grant County has 92 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Grant County, SD? ▼
Grant County, SD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grant County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Grant County are volunteer.
Does Grant County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Grant 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 Grant County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.